Ridding: meaning, definitions and examples
๐งน
ridding
[ หrษชdษชล ]
removal of something
Ridding is the act of removing or getting rid of something undesirable or unwanted. It often implies a sense of cleansing or freeing oneself from burdens. This verb is commonly used when referring to the elimination of pests, clutter, or negative influences. It can also extend to failing to carry on tasks or responsibilities.
Synonyms
clearing, eliminating, removing.
Examples of usage
- Ridding the garden of weeds.
- I am ridding my house of old furniture.
- The team is ridding the project of unnecessary delays.
Translations
Translations of the word "ridding" in other languages:
๐ต๐น montando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคตเคพเคฐเฅ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช reiten
๐ฎ๐ฉ menunggang
๐บ๐ฆ ัะทะดะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ jazda
๐ฏ๐ต ไนใใใจ
๐ซ๐ท montรฉe
๐ช๐ธ montar
๐น๐ท sรผrmek
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑููุจ
๐จ๐ฟ jรญzda
๐ธ๐ฐ jazda
๐จ๐ณ ้ชไน
๐ธ๐ฎ jahanje
๐ฎ๐ธ reiรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผัะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sรผrmษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ montar
Etymology
The term 'ridding' comes from the Old English word 'ridian', which meant to set free or to clear away. This word evolved over time, with its usage expanding into various contexts such as personal and environmental cleaning. The etymological roots trace back to the Proto-Germanic 'ridanฤ ', which also conveys themes of clearing or removing. Through the centuries, the sense of the word has retained its core meaning, often associated with releasing or liberating something from its presence. Ridding has also been influenced by synonymous terms in both Old Norse and Middle English, reflecting a broad acceptance and integration into various dialects and forms of English.