Words that rhyme with about

About is a 2-syllable word with 1 perfect rhyme. The most popular rhymes are out. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets. There are also 101 near rhymes (slant rhymes) available for more creative flexibility.

Definition of about

adverb
  1. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct; "lasted approximately an hour"; "in just about a minute"; "he's about 30 years old"; "I've had about all I can stand"; "we meet about once a month"; "some forty people came"; "weighs around a hundred pounds"; "roughly $3,000"; "holds 3 gallons, more or less"; "20 or so people were at the party"
  2. all around or on all sides; "dirty clothes lying around (or about)"; "let's look about for help"; "There were trees growing all around"; "she looked around her"
  3. in the area or vicinity; "a few spectators standing about"; "hanging around"; "waited around for the next flight"

Examples of "about" in lyrics

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

  • "We got to show these muthafuckas what the Sco be about"
    11/5 — Blockstyle Murderah
  • "Tell him what we talked about"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Molly-Q, Shawn Wigs — Poisonous Poets
  • "time is bread, that's what I'm about"
    1st Infantry f/ Prodigy, Alchemist, Twin & Evidence — Fourth of July

What do these rhymes mean?

out
away from home; "they went out last night" moving or appearing to move away from a place, especially one that is

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "about" 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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