Synonyms for

Rid

Verb / rɪd / Another word for rid — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To free from something unwanted or unpleasant

Synonyms & similar words

disembarrass free remove eliminate clear liberate free deliver purge cleanse erase banish exile expel eject evict oust relocate withdraw

Synonyms by register

Formal

relieve free liberate disencumber

Informal

ditch dump unload get rid of

Literary

disburden unburden disencumber

Antonyms

add equip furnish supply provide stock fill

Common collocations

  • rid of debt
  • rid of pests
  • rid of clutter
  • rid of the problem
  • rid of impurities
  • rid of bad habits
  • rid of the body

Word family

noun rid
verb rid
adjective ridded

Usage note

The phrase 'rid of' is a common phrasal verb. It is often used with 'get' to form 'get rid of'.

Example sentences

  1. I want to rid my garden of weeds.
  2. She needs to rid her closet of old clothes.
  3. He tried to rid himself of his bad habits.
  4. We need to rid the world of pollution.
  5. The town wants to rid the park of litter.

Quotes

  • 'You cannot be a hero without being a coward.' - George Bernard Shaw
  • 'You must learn to let go. Release the stress. You were never in control anyway.' - Steve Maraboli
  • 'The only way to deal with fear is to face it head-on.' - Zig Ziglar

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