Words that rhyme with abide

Abide is a 2-syllable word with 162 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are allied, alongside, applied. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of abide

verb
  1. dwell; "You can stay with me while you are in town"; "stay a bit longer--the day is still young"
  2. put up with something or somebody unpleasant; "I cannot bear his constant criticism"; "The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks"; "he learned to tolerate the heat"; "She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage"

Examples of "abide" in lyrics

See how abide is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "I brainwash cats like formaldehyde, so they shall abide"
    7L & Esoteric f/ Mr.Lif — Operating Correctly
  • "Set down rules you will abide"
    Treacherous Three f/ Spoonie Gee — New Rap Language
  • "Aside, and by my rules abide"
    Special Ed — Taxing

What do these rhymes mean?

allied
related by common characteristics or ancestry; "allied species
alongside
side by side; "anchored close aboard another ship"
applied
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles; "applied physics
aside
on or to one side; "step aside"; "stood aside to let him pass"; "threw the book aside
astride
with one leg on each side; "she sat astride the chair" with the legs stretched far apart

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "abide" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like allied, alongside, applied create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "abide" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

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