Chunk: got-rid-of
Formulaic Unit
Meaning: The past tense form of the phrasal idiom get rid of, meaning to throw away, eliminate, discard, or become free of something (or someone) unwanted.
💬 Contextual Examples
- We finally got rid of that ancient refrigerator that kept leaking.
- I got rid of my headache by taking a nap.
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: She got ______ of all her old clothes by donating them.
Answer:
rid
Practice 2: Have you got rid ______ those pests in the garden yet?
Answer:
of
🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: got