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rid
What does rid mean?
rid (verb): followed by of: to free (oneself or someone, or a place) from an annoyance or hindrance.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use rid in a sentence?
- I’m glad to be rid of that stupid nickname. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
- We’re trying to rid the world of poverty. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce rid?
/ɹɪd/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
What are synonyms of rid?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “rid” mean?
to gain (a desired result or other objective) through effort; to accomplish, to achieve
Not quite: that's what attain means.
to accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)
Not quite: that's what believe means.
to restore to good working order, fix, or improve damaged condition; to mend; to remedy
Not quite: that's what repair means.
followed by of: to free (oneself or someone, or a place) from an annoyance or hindrance
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Which word is closest in meaning to “rid”?
give
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feel
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free
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show
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