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72+ Words that rhyme with aching

Aching is a 2-syllable word with 72 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are breaking, making, baking. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of aching

adjective
  1. causing a dull and steady pain; "my aching head"; "her old achy joints"
noun
  1. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain

Examples of "aching" in lyrics

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

  • "Seeing you in the Clark Asian Basin had my heart aching"
    Bronze Nazareth — Moral of the Story
  • "Destiny's mine, you so impatient, our graceful tongues aching"
    Bronze Nazareth f/ Kevlaar 7 — Reflections of Glass & Black Paper
  • "The O-E slowly dissolves in my belly, got me aching"
    Cannibal Ox — Vein

What do these rhymes mean?

baking
as hot as if in an oven making bread or cake or pastry etc. cooking by dry heat in an oven
breaking
the act of breaking something; "the breakage was unavoidable"
making
the act that results in something coming to be; "the devising of plans"; "the fashioning of pots and pans
taking
very attractive; capturing interest; "a fetching new hairstyle"; "something inexpressibly taking in his manner
waking
marked by full consciousness or alertness; "worked every moment of my waking hours" the state of remaining awake

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "aching" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with aching?
Words that rhyme with aching include: breaking, making, baking, taking, waking, shaking, retaking, forsaking, mistaking, remaking, and 62 more.
How many syllables does aching have?
Aching has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with aching?
There are 72 words that rhyme with aching: 72 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for aching in a song?
The strongest rhymes for aching in songwriting are breaking, making, baking. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with aching?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with aching include breaking, making, baking, taking, waking. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: breaking, making; 1-syllable: retaking, forsaking; 2-syllable: overtaking, homemaking. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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