1 C1 informal
(Dialectal) To clear or clean a space by removing unwanted objects or people.
"We need to rid out the old barn before winter comes."
separable
rid out
C1 informal separable transitive
To clear a place of unwanted things or people; a dialectal/regional form of 'rid'.
In plain English
To get rid of things or people from a place — a regional way of saying 'clean out'.
What does "rid out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To rid (remove things from) out of a space.
Actually means
To get rid of things or people from a place — a regional way of saying 'clean out'.
Usage tip
Primarily dialectal, found in parts of the American South, Appalachia, and some British dialects. Not standard in most varieties of English. Learners should prefer 'clean out' or 'clear out'.
Words that pair with "rid out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
barn attic room stable house cupboard
How to conjugate "rid out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
rid out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
rids out
he/she/it
Past simple
rided out
yesterday
Past participle
rided out
have + pp
-ing form
riding out
continuous
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