Rid

Pronunciation: /ˈrɪd/

Rid (verb)

  1. To make something go away or disappear, especially something unwanted.
  2. To free someone or something from a burden or problem.

Examples

  • She wants to rid the garden of weeds.
  • He tried to rid the room of clutter.

Common collocations: rid the area, rid oneself of, rid the world, rid of stress, rid of guilt

Synonyms of Rid

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Rid

  • when discussing maintaining possession
  • when discussing holding onto something