rid
Translation
to remove, to free from, to clear of
Examples
We need to rid the house of mice.
We need to rid the house of mice.
I want to get rid of this old sofa.
I want to get rid of this old sofa.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((of sth.)) to free a person or place from something unwanted `We must rid our city of crime.`
get ((rid)) ((of sth.)) to dispose of something `I need to get rid of these old books.`
Similar Words
Synonyms: remove, eliminate, clear; Antonyms: acquire, keep.
Etymology
From Old Norse 'ryðja', meaning 'to clear land'.
Memory Tips
The phrasal verb 'get rid of' is extremely common and means to dispose of something you no longer want.