Ridded
verb (used with object), rid or ridded, ridding.
1.
to clear, disencumber, or free of something objectionable (usually followed 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 relieve or disembarrass (usually followed by of):
to rid the mind of doubt.
3.
Archaic. to deliver or rescue:
to rid them out of bondage; to rid him from his enemies.
Idioms
4.
be rid of, to be free of or no longer encumbered by:
to be rid of obligations.
5.
get rid of, to eliminate or discard:
It’s time we got rid of this trash.
verb, Archaic.
1.
a simple past tense and past participle of ride.
verb (transitive) rids, ridding, rid, ridded
1.
(foll by of) to relieve or deliver from something disagreeable or undesirable; make free (of): to rid a house of mice
2.
get rid of, to relieve or free oneself of (something or someone unpleasant or undesirable)
RID
1.
radial immunodiffusion
2.
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
see: get rid of
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