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rid

Pronunciation: [rɪd]

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Learn how to use rid in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “removal”

(verb) to make someone or something free from something unwanted. This is like when you clean your room and throw away things you don’t need anymore.

Example

I finally rid my closet of all the old clothes I never wear.

Example

I couldn’t rid the house of the bad smell no matter what I tried.

Example

How can we rid the garden of those pesky weeds?

Context: “freedom”

(verb) to free someone from a situation that is bad or not helpful. It’s like helping a friend who is unhappy so they can feel better.

Example

The program aims to rid the community of violence.

Example

We can’t seem to rid ourselves of sadness when things go wrong.

Example

What can we do to rid ourselves of these negative thoughts?

How to pronounce rid

Pronunciation: [rɪd]

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