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Meaning of Riddance | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈɹɪd(ə)n(t)s

Definitions

  1. An act of ridding, clearance, or removal; elimination.
    countable, uncountable
  2. Deliverance, release, setting free; a relief involving getting rid of something.
    countable, uncountable
  3. The earth thrown up by a burrowing animal.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

العربية التّخلّص خلاص
Español desfacción (desus.) desfacimiento (desus.) deshacimiento (desus.)

Examples

“A gentle riddance. Draw the curtains, go. Let all of his complexion choose me so.”
“And this kind of riddance is the most pleasant to listen to of all”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Riddell riddelliine Riddells Creek Ridden riddenness ridder

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