rid in English: To take away something you do not want. It is nearly always used in the phrase get rid of. (verb)

Translation

To take away something you do not want. It is nearly always used in the phrase get rid of.

Word origin

From Old Norse rythja, to clear land.

Verb typeirregular (rid, rids, rid); nearly always used in "get rid of"

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

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"Get rid of" is the normal way to use this word.

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The past of "get rid of" is "got rid of".

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You can also get rid of a problem, not only a thing.

throw

To make something fly through the air by moving your arm and letting it go.

clean

To take away dirt from something so it is no longer dirty.

empty

Having nothing inside; not holding anything.

clear

Easy to see, hear, or understand; with nothing in the way.

away

To or at a different place, or far from where you are.

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