B1verbhome
US/rɪd/
UK/rɪd/
to remove something or someone you do not want; usually heard in a fixed phrase with get and of
In context
I need to get rid of these old clothes before I move.
The city wants to rid the streets of illegal parking.
It took me weeks to get rid of this cough.
Words that go with rid
verb + preposition
- get rid ofHow can I get rid of ants in the kitchen?
- rid ofWe want to rid the office of paper waste.
- be rid ofI'm glad to be rid of that old car.
- rid yourself ofTry to rid yourself of negative thoughts.
- want rid ofThe landlord wants rid of the noisy tenants.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I want to get rid off this bag.Correct: I want to get rid of this bag.