get rid

Meanings

• Verb

  To discard or eliminate something, often unwanted.

  - "I need to get rid of this old furniture."
  - "After finishing the project, we got rid of the unnecessary files."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with get rid
hid , kid , rid , tide

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Variants

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get rid of

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Etymology

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The phrase 'get rid' is believed to have originated from the Old English term 'gegotan,' which means 'to get, acquire,' and the Middle English term 'rid,' meaning 'free.'

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Trivia

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1. The phrase 'get rid of' was first recorded in English in the 14th century.

2. In some dialects, the phrase 'get rid of' is pronounced as 'git rid of.'

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Related Concepts

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1. discard: To throw away or eliminate something.

2. eliminate: To get rid of something, often by removing it completely.

3. dispose: To get rid of something, often by selling, giving away, or otherwise transferring ownership.

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Culture

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In literature, 'get rid' is often used in contexts of moving on from past experiences or letting go of unwanted possessions. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby,' the character Nick Carraway reflects on the importance of getting rid of the past and moving forward.

How to Memorize "get rid"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself physically getting rid of something unwanted, such as throwing it away in a trash can or giving it to someone else.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'get rid' with the feeling of relief or freedom that comes from eliminating something unwanted.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'G' for 'get,' 'R' for 'rid,' and 'I' for 'of something unwanted.'

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