What is another word for get rid?

Pronunciation: [ɡɛt ɹˈɪd] (IPA)

"Get rid" is a phrasal verb frequently used to describe the act of eliminating or disposing of something unwanted or unnecessary. There are various synonyms that could be used to convey the same message, such as "discard," "eliminate," "remove," "eradicate," "dispose of," "jettison," "purge," "exterminate," "abolish," "do away with," "liquidate," "expunge," "banish," "oust," "rid oneself of," among others. It is important to use the appropriate synonym depending on the context, in order to ensure the clarity and accuracy of the message being conveyed.

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What are the hypernyms for Get rid?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Get rid

  • What's really important is to simplify. The work of most photographers would be improved immensely if they could do one thing: get rid of the extraneous. If you strive for simplicity, you are more likely to reach the viewer.
    William Albert Allard
  • The first day I arrived, they told me to go home and get rid of that cold.
    June Allyson
  • There's a certain amount of sympathy here for the Bush administration's problem, which is they would like to get rid of Saddam Hussein and they would like to have the Kurds autonomous.
    Les Aspin
  • We must not, however, be like the leaders of the great romantic revolt who, in their eagerness to get rid of the husk of convention, disregarded also the humane aspiration.
    Irving Babbitt
  • I'm like a fungus; you can't get rid of me.
    Adam Baldwin

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