English

get rid of

Meaning: to remove or throw away something you do not want; to make someone leave
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base get rid of
3rd person singular present gets rid of
Present participle getting rid of
Past got rid of
Will future will get rid of
Going-to future going to get rid of
Imperative negative don't get rid of / do not get rid of

Example sentences

I need to get rid of these old clothes that don't fit anymore.
I need to get rid of these old clothes that don't fit anymore.
The farmer used a special spray to get rid of the garden pest.
The farmer used a special spray to get rid of the garden pest.

Usage Notes

A very common phrasal verb used for disposing of objects or ending a relationship with someone unpleasant.

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