rid

verb B2

Meaning

To rid means to free someone or something from a particular unwanted thing or condition.
💡 A common mistake is using "rid" without "of" when specifying what is being removed.

Example Sentences

How can we rid the house of unwanted pests ?
She wants to rid her house of old furniture .
The company aims to rid its operations of unnecessary expenses .

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