rid

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/ˈɹɪd/ English

Definitions

verb

To free (something) from a hindrance or annoyance.“We're trying to rid the world of poverty.”
To banish.
To kill.

adjective

Released from an obligation, problem, etc. (usually followed by of).“I’m glad to be rid of that stupid nickname.”

verb

To transport oneself by sitting on and directing a horse, later also a bicycle etc.
To be transported in a vehicle; to travel as a passenger.
(chiefly US and South Africa) To transport (someone) in a vehicle.“The cab rode him downtown.”
Of a ship: to sail, to float on the water.

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Synonyms

deliver disencumber do it get it on quit disembarrass free liberated liberating liberate freeing release disburden dispose abandon unleash abolish removal

Associated

unwanted curse evil cards spirits excess altogether sin themselves corruption herself himself

Rhymes

good bid skid quid amid forbid lid kid grid squid

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