rid

Everyday

1. To get rid of something is to throw it away, remove it or make it go away. tree →
2. To rid a place of something is to clear it out. tree →
3. To be rid of something is to be free of it at last. tree →

In the lessons

Used in everyday life: "get rid of old toys", "get rid of germs by washing hands", "get rid of a cold". In stories: the hero rid the town of the dragon. Almost always in the phrase "get rid of".

Examples

• We got rid of our old sofa. tree →
• Wash your hands to get rid of germs. tree →
• How can I get rid of these hiccups? tree →
• The cat rid the house of mice. tree →
• I am glad to be rid of that cold. tree →
• Let's get rid of the rubbish before guests come. tree →
• The knight rid the village of the dragon. tree →
• It's time to get rid of it--but how?" tree →

Note

Past form is also "rid": "We rid the garden of weeds." Mostly used as "get rid of" + noun. Do not confuse with "ride".