Words that rhyme with across

Across is a 2-syllable word with 84 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are floss, pharos, eros. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of across

adverb
  1. to the opposite side; "the football field was 300 feet across"
  2. transversely; "the marble slabs were cut across"

Examples of "across" in lyrics

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

  • "But sometimes it just, it don't get across"
    500 f/ Husalah, The Jacka, Big T, Lil' Tone — 50 Bullets
  • "I'm just trying to be a solid oak tree for every child to carve its name across"
    Aesop Rock — Water
  • "Straight up bodegas of thought ya come across"
    Afu-Ra — Mic Stance

What do these rhymes mean?

albatross
(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
backcross
mate a hybrid of the first generation with one of its parents
eros
(Greek mythology) god of love; son of Aphrodite; identified with Roman Cupid a desire for sexual intimacy
floss
a soft loosely twisted thread used in embroidery a soft thread for cleaning the spaces between the teeth use dental
pharos
a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "across" 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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