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  • 1rid — I. /rɪd / (say rid) phrase (rid or ridded, ridding) 1. be rid of, to be free from (something objectionable): anything to be rid of the pain. 2. be well rid of, to benefit from the loss of (something) or the absence of (someone): my mother said I… …

  • 2rid — rid1 ridder, n. /rid/, v.t., rid or ridded, ridding. 1. to clear, disencumber, or free of something objectionable (usually fol. by of): I want to rid the house of mice. In my opinion, you d be wise to rid yourself of the smoking habit. 2. to… …

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  • 3rid — [[t]rɪd[/t]] v. t. rid rid•ded, rid•ding to free, disencumber, or relieve of something objectionable: to rid the house of mice; to rid the mind of doubt[/ex] • be or get rid of Etymology: 1150–1200; ME ridden (v.), OE (ge)ryddan to clear (land),… …

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