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/ɹɪd/verb
Elementary
1

Followed by of: to free (oneself or someone, or a place) from an annoyance or hindrance.

2

Followed by away, from, or out of: to remove (oneself or someone, or something, that is annoying, troublesome, or unwanted).

3

Often followed by from, of, or out of: to free or release, or to rescue or save, (oneself or someone, or something).

4

To clear (a place or way); especially, to clear (land) of trees, undergrowth, etc.

5

Sometimes followed by away: to destroy or kill (someone).

6

Sometimes followed by up: to remove obstacles or refuse from (a place); to clean, to clear out; specifically, to clear or empty (the stomach).

7

Followed by up: to eradicate (something); to root out, to uproot.

8

Sometimes followed by away or off: to complete or get through (a task, or work).

9

Often followed by up: to put (a place, such as a room or a table) in order; to clear, to tidy.

10

To dismiss (someone) who has attended on a person; (reflexive) to remove (oneself) from a person's presence after attending to them.

Thesaurus

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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