Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rid

verb
/rɪd/
Definition
To free someone or something from a particular burden or unwanted condition.
Examples
  • She worked hard to rid her garden of weeds.
  • We need to find a solution to rid the area of trash.
  • His goal is to rid the world of poverty.
Meaning
To remove or eliminate something undesirable.
Synonyms
  • remove
  • eliminate
  • dispose of
  • free
  • clear