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rid

/ˈɹɪd/
Meanings
  • Verb

    To get rid of something or to free oneself from it.

    - "He rode his bike to get rid of his fear."
    - "She tried to rid herself of her addiction."
  • Verb

    To remove something by digging or excavating.

    - "The workers were riding the land to prepare it for planting."
    - "He rode his shovel to rid the garden of weeds."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɹɪd/



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  2. /ˈɹɪd/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2079742"
Synonyms

deliver , disencumber , do it , get it on
Rhymes
Words rhyming with rid
ide , tide , hide , ride , side , tide , ride , pride , hide
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. reed (English) : A long, thin plant with hollow stems, used for making musical instruments, writing pens, and thatching.

  2. read (English) : To decipher or interpret written words by sounding them out in the mind, or to examine and understand the meaning of text.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. reed, read, lead, dead, deed, seed, feed

Variants
List of all variants of rid that leads to same result
rid , ridded , ridding , rids , ridable , ridden , ridden circuit , ridden for a fall , ridden herd on , ridden high , ridden shotgun , ride , ride circuit , ride for a fall , ride herd on , ride high , ride shotgun , rideable , rides , rides circuit , rides for a fall , rides herd on , rides high , rides shotgun , riding , riding circuit , riding for a fall , riding herd on , riding high , riding shotgun , rode , rode circuit , rode herd on , rode high , rode shotgun , rid (oneself) of , rid of , rid oneself of , ridding (oneself) of , rids (oneself) of , rid (someone or something) of , rid someone of , rid something of , ridding (someone or something) of , rids (someone or something) of , be rid of , get rid of , want rid of , well rid of
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

ridden, ridding, ridable, ridder

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English hrīdan, from hrīdan ‘to ride, drive’, from hrīd ‘ride, journey'.

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that 'rid' is also the name of a popular brand of motorcycles?

  2. In the game of chess, a 'Rook' is a piece that can move in a straight line, much like the act of 'riding' a wave or a horse.

Related Concepts
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  1. exorcism: A religious or spiritual practice aimed at removing demons or other malevolent entities from a person or place.

  2. detoxification: The process of removing toxic substances from the body, often through fasting, diet, or medical treatment.

Culture
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In literature, 'rid' has been used metaphorically to describe the act of freeing oneself from negative emotions or situations. In art, images of riding a horse or a wave can symbolize the feeling of getting rid of burdens.

How to Memorize "rid"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine riding a wave to get rid of fear. Visualize the feeling of freedom as you crest the wave.
    - Picture yourself digging in the ground to rid a garden of weeds. Visualize the satisfaction of a clean, weed-free garden.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'rid' with the feeling of relief or freedom. Remember the sensation of accomplishment when you have successfully gotten rid of something.
    - Link 'rid' with the image of a horse or a wave, both of which can symbolize the act of getting rid of burdens.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Ride A Wave' to remember the definition of 'rid' as 'to get rid of'.
    - Use the mnemonic 'Dig In The Ground' to remember the definition of 'rid' as 'to remove by digging'.

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