rid

/rɪd/; /rɪd/

Definitions

1. verb

to get rid of something or someone; to remove or free from something

“She rid her house of all unnecessary furniture.”

2. verb

to travel over something, especially a horse

“He rid his horse across the entire field.”

3. noun

the act of riding a horse or other animal

“The rid took about an hour to complete.”

4. noun

a long, narrow piece of land or a ridge of hills

“The rid offered a beautiful view of the valley below.”

5. verb

to make something free from something

“The new treatment will rid you of your acne.”

6. noun

a riverbank or a ridge of sand

“The rid of the river was lined with trees.”

Synonyms

  • clear
  • free
  • remove

Antonyms

  • keep
  • retain