rid out
C1 informal separable transitive
In simple words
To get rid of things or people from a place — a regional way of saying 'clean out'.
Literal meaning: To rid (remove things from) out of a space.
Meanings
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."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
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'.
Commonly used with
barn attic room stable house cupboard
Forms
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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