verbπShareTo free (something) from a hindrance or annoyance."The noisy neighbors finally moved out, ridding the neighborhood of their constant complaints. "actionprocesssituationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo banish."The school principal decided to rid the hallways of noisy students. "actionlawgovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo kill."The farmer had to rid the field of pests to save his crops. "actionwarmilitaryinhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareReleased from an obligation, problem, etc. (usually followed by of)."Iβm glad to be rid of that stupid nickname."conditionsituationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo transport oneself by sitting on and directing a horse, later also a bicycle etc."My grandfather used to rid his horse to market every Saturday morning. "vehiclesportactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be transported in a vehicle; to travel as a passenger."My sister will ride the bus to school tomorrow. "vehicleactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(chiefly US and South Africa) To transport (someone) in a vehicle."The cab rode him downtown."vehicleactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a ship: to sail, to float on the water."The old sailboat easily righted itself and rode the waves. "nauticalsailingoceanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be carried or supported by something lightly and quickly; to travel in such a way, as though on horseback."The witch cackled and rode away on her broomstick."actionvehiclewayessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo traverse by riding."The children eagerly rode their bikes to school. "vehicleactionwayessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo convey, as by riding; to make or do by riding."How many races have you ridden this year?"actionvehicleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo support a rider, as a horse; to move under the saddle."A horse rides easy or hard, slow or fast."animalvehicleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mount (someone) to have sex with them; to have sexual intercourse with."I'm afraid to say that I heard rumors that he was trying to rid himself of his ex-girlfriend. "sexactionbodyhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo nag or criticize; to annoy (someone)."My boss keeps ridding me about my work habits; it's really annoying. "attitudeactioncharacterhumanpersonmindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf clothing: to gradually move (up) and crease; to ruckle."The dress was rid by the time she reached the end of the long aisle. "wearappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rely, depend (on)."My success in school often rids on my ability to focus. "languagewordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf clothing: to rest (in a given way on a part of the body)."My sweater is nicely rid on my shoulders, keeping me warm. "wearbodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo play defense on the defensemen or midfielders, as an attackman."The attackman expertly rid the opposing team's midfielders of the ball, creating a scoring opportunity for his team. "sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo manage insolently at will; to domineer over."The older brother constantly rid himself of the chores, demanding that his younger sister do them all. "attitudeactioncharacteressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo overlap (each other); said of bones or fractured fragments."The broken pieces of the vase's handle were badly rid, making it impossible to glue them back together. "medicineanatomybodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo monitor (some component of an audiovisual signal) in order to keep it within acceptable bounds."The technician needs to rid the microphone's volume to prevent feedback during the presentation. "mediatechnicalsignalelectronicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareIn jazz, a steady rhythmical style."The drummer expertly rid the song with a steady beat. "musicstyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading