Rid of

verb

To remove or eliminate something, especially something that is unwanted or undesirable.

She finally got rid of the stain on her shirt.
Visual representation of "rid of" - To remove or eliminate something, especially something that is unwanted or undesirable.

Often appears as...

  • get rid of
  • be rid of
verb

To free oneself from something or someone.

He was glad to be rid of all responsibilities.
Visual representation of "rid of" - To free oneself from something or someone.

Often appears as...

  • be rid of
  • get oneself rid of
verb

To forcefully push away or reject something or someone.

They wanted to rid the group of troublemakers.
Visual representation of "rid of" - To forcefully push away or reject something or someone.

Often appears as...

  • rid the group of
  • rid the room of
verb

To remove or eliminate something, especially something that is unwanted or undesirable.

She finally got rid of the stain on her shirt.
Visual representation of "rid of" - To remove or eliminate something, especially something that is unwanted or undesirable.

Often appears as...

  • get rid of
  • be rid of
verb

To free oneself from something or someone.

He was glad to be rid of all responsibilities.
Visual representation of "rid of" - To free oneself from something or someone.

Often appears as...

  • be rid of
  • get oneself rid of
verb

To forcefully push away or reject something or someone.

They wanted to rid the group of troublemakers.
Visual representation of "rid of" - To forcefully push away or reject something or someone.

Often appears as...

  • rid the group of
  • rid the room of
Definition 1 of 3
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Unwanted Items

Use 'rid of' when speaking about throwing away items you no longer want or need.

Illustration for Unwanted Items
It's time to rid of these old magazines.
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Problem Solving

'Rid of' can indicate solving a problem, like fixing something by removing an issue.

Illustration for Problem Solving
This software update will rid of the previous bugs.
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Finality

Emphasizes the final removal of something, with no intention of return.

Illustration for Finality
With that payment, I'm finally rid of debt.
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Unwanted Items

Use 'rid of' when speaking about throwing away items you no longer want or need.

Illustration for Unwanted Items
It's time to rid of these old magazines.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Problem Solving

'Rid of' can indicate solving a problem, like fixing something by removing an issue.

Illustration for Problem Solving
This software update will rid of the previous bugs.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Finality

Emphasizes the final removal of something, with no intention of return.

Illustration for Finality
With that payment, I'm finally rid of debt.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Unwanted Items

Use 'rid of' when speaking about throwing away items you no longer want or need.

Illustration for Unwanted Items
It's time to rid of these old magazines.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Problem Solving

'Rid of' can indicate solving a problem, like fixing something by removing an issue.

Illustration for Problem Solving
This software update will rid of the previous bugs.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Finality

Emphasizes the final removal of something, with no intention of return.

Illustration for Finality
With that payment, I'm finally rid of debt.
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