Word RID: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

rid

🇺🇸 [rɪd]

Meanings

To free or eliminate something undesirable or unwanted. Getting rid of something can involve removing it or making it no longer a problem. It often refers to clearing away clutter, pests, or obstacles in life.

Examples

• She worked hard to rid the house of pests.
• He wanted to rid himself of bad habits.
• The company is trying to rid its operations of inefficiencies.

Synonyms

eliminate • remove • clear

Antonyms

keep • retain • hold on to