get rid of

Meanings

• Verb

  To eliminate, discard, or remove something.

  - "I need to get rid of this old furniture before my move."
  - "The doctor prescribed a medication to help me get rid of my headache."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

dismiss , drop , lose , shed

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with get rid of
gave , rave , grave , maze , blaze , craze , haze , maze , phase , raise , veil , trail , wail

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Variants

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get rid of

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Etymology

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The phrase 'get rid of' is believed to have originated from the Old English term 'geotan,' which means 'to cast out' or 'to throw out.'

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the longest word in the English language that can be formed using only the letters in the word 'get rid of' is 'frustration'?

2. In the game of Scrabble, the word 'get rid of' can be formed using the letters G, E, T, R, I, D, O, and F.

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Related Concepts

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1. dispose of: Synonym of 'get rid of' that means to deal with something, especially by removing it from one's possession or disposing of it in some way.

2. eliminate: Synonym of 'get rid of' that means to remove or do away with something, especially permanently.

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Culture

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The phrase 'get rid of' has been used extensively in literature and media to describe various situations where someone wants to eliminate a problem or unwanted item. For example, in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' Scout wants to 'get rid of' her fear of the reclusive Arthur 'Boo' Radley.

How to Memorize "get rid of"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself physically removing or discarding the unwanted object or problem.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'get rid of' with the image of a garbage can or recycling bin to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'get it off of' to remember the meaning of 'get rid of.'

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