rid- root words — words with the rid- root

The root rid- comes from Old English ridan, meaning to ride. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including postrider. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the rid- root

Explore words with rid- — words containing the rid- root and sharing its sense of "to ride". Examples include postrider. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does rid- mean?

The rid- root means to ride, from Old English ridan. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.