riddance
/'ridəns/
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Definition
Noun: 1. The act of removing or getting rid of something unwanted: The action of eliminating or freeing oneself from an undesirable person, thing, or situation. 2. The act of forcing out someone or something: The ejection or expulsion of a person or entity.
Usage
- "Riddance" is most commonly used in the fixed phrase "good riddance", which expresses relief that someone or something unwanted has left or been removed. It is rarely used in other contexts.
- It is an uncountable noun.
Examples
- General Use:
- The riddance of the old machinery made space for new equipment.
- The community celebrated the riddance of the hazardous waste dump.
- In the phrase "good riddance":
- He was a terrible tenant, so when he moved out, we all said, "Good riddance!"
- I finally deleted that annoying app from my phone. Good riddance to it!
Advanced Usage
- "Good riddance to bad rubbish": An emphatic variant of "good riddance," expressing even stronger contempt or relief at being free of something worthless or unpleasant.
- After the corrupt official was fired, the newspaper headline read, "Good riddance to bad rubbish."
Variants and Related Words
- Rid (verb): To free someone or something from an unwanted person or thing. Often used in the phrase "to get rid of."
- We need to get rid of these old files.
Synonyms
- Removal: The act of taking something away.
- Clearance: The removal of obstructions or unwanted items.
- Elimination: The complete removal or destruction of something.
- Expulsion: The action of forcing someone to leave a place.
- Ejection: The act of forcing or throwing someone out.
Idioms and Phrases
- Good riddance: An expression of relief that someone or something unwanted has gone.
- She finally quit the committee. Good riddance! We'll be much more productive now.
Noun
- the act of forcing out someone or something
- the ejection of troublemakers by the police
- the child's expulsion from school
- the act of removing or getting rid of something