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Definition rid in British English

rid adjective

adjective
/rɪd/
1

to be no longer affected by someone or something that is annoying, unpleasant, or not wanted

Example

Just give him the money and you can be rid of him.

Example

I’m glad to be rid of all this extra work.

Example

Most people would say you were well rid of him.

2

to throw away, give away, or sell a possession that you no longer want or need

Example

We’re moving, so we have to get rid of a lot of our furniture.

Synonyms and related words
replace throw away shed
3

to take action that stops something annoying, unpleasant, or not wanted from affecting you

Example

a fast effective way to get rid of weeds

Example

I wish I could get rid of this cold.

Synonyms and related words
replace throw away shed
4

to make someone go away because they are annoying, unpleasant, or not wanted

Example

I’m sure he knew we were trying to get rid of him!

Synonyms and related words
drive out banish send away defriend unfriend break off
Definition rid in British English