"Rid" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Rid" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Rid" Meaning

To remove or take away part of something, often to leave only the core or main part remaining.

"Rid" Examples

Usage Examples for "rid"


1. Verb - To free from something unwanted or annoying

- I like to go for a bike ride to rid my mind of stress after a long day.

2. Verb - To remove weed or plants from a lawn or soil by scraping

- Before seeding, the lawn needed to be rid of the unwanted weeds.

3. Suffix - Combining Form

- Handy Portable Rid-Back System.

4. Preposition - After

- The national news featured on the local television report rid, covering major city issues.

5. Verb - To make (something) free from (an unpleasant feeling or emotion)

- The relaxing music helped rid me of my bad mood.

"Rid" Similar Words

Ricocheting

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Bouncing or glancing off a surface, often in a zigzag course, to change direction.

Ricochets

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To rebound suddenly and repeatedly after hitting a surface, typically in a series of sharp and sudden changes in direction.

Ricochetted

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verb (past tense of "ricochet")<br>to bounce back or come back in a sudden and unpredictable way, often because of a change in circumstances or a new idea.<br><br>Example: The news of the sudden sale of the company ricocheted around the town in minutes.

Ricochetting

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Bouncing back and forth, often in an unpredictable way. This can be applied to objects, ideas or intentions. It suggests a lack of stability or a tendency to fluctuate.

Ricotta

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Ricotta is a type of Italian cheese made from sheep's, goat's or cow's milk. It is typically soft and smooth with a light, airy texture and a mild, slightly sweet flavor. Ricotta is often used in Italian desserts, such as cannoli and cheesecake, as well as in savory dishes, like lasagna and ravioli fillings.

Rictal

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Rictal refers to the corners or edges of an animal's mouth, especially when they are open. It can also specifically relate to the edges or tips of the upper jaw in some mammals.

Ricture

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"Ricture" is likely a typo or a misspelling of the word "picture".

Rictus

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A rictus is a fixed, stiff, and usually intense expression, often a grimace or a scream, caused by a strong emotion, such as pain, fear, or surprise. It can also refer to a tight or clenched expression, often associated with a loss of control or a physical spasm.

Riddance

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A welcome relief or an end to something unpleasant. An avoidance or escape from trouble or difficulty. <br><br>Example: "Her husband's absence was a great riddance to her."

Ridded

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SPR or ridder; Another word for knight or male peers who have been tapped to be inducted into a Royal Order of Chivalry

Ridden

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Past participle of "ride," indicating that someone or something has been carried or supported by a horse, motorcycle, or other vehicle. It can also be used to describe a feeling of tiredness or weariness.

Ridder

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Knight, specifically a medieval knight, a skilled warrior on horseback.

Ridding

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The verb "ridding" can have a few meanings depending on the context, but here are the most common ones:<br><br>1. Getting rid of something: This can refer to eliminating or removing something unwanted, such as an obstacle, a problem, or an object.<br>2. Riding: This can refer to sitting on and controlling a vehicle, such as a horse, bike, or skateboard.<br>3. Eradicating something: This can refer to eliminating or rooting out something, such as a disease, a pest, or a weed.<br><br>For example:<br>- I'm ridding myself of this bad habit.<br>- She's been ridding horses for years.<br>- Scientists are ridding the planet of diseases with new vaccines.

Riddle

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A statement or question framed so as to require thought and intelligence to solve or decipher it.

Riddled

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Encumbered with troubles or difficulties; beset; perplexed.

Riddler

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A person who enjoys solving puzzles and riddles, often cleverly worded or obscure problems, usually for entertainment.<br><br>Example: "The detective was a clever riddler and enjoyed challenging his colleagues with tricky brain teasers."<br><br>Synonyms: enigma, puzzle-maker, wordplay enthusiast, cryptographer.