Words that rhyme with active

Active is a 2-syllable word with 29 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are abstractive, attractive, captive. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of active

adjective
  1. tending to become more severe or wider in scope; "active tuberculosis"
  2. engaged in or ready for military or naval operations; "on active duty"; "the platoon is combat-ready"; "review the fighting forces"
  3. disposed to take action or effectuate change; "a director who takes an active interest in corporate operations"; "an active antagonism"; "he was active in drawing attention to their grievances"

Examples of "active" in lyrics

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  • "Very attractive, yet orally active"
    2 Live Crew — Savage in the Sack
  • "kept them active"
    Algorithm — War at 120/80 (Floodgates)
  • "Me and my gat, is sexually active"
    Apocalipps f/ Black Child, JoJo Pellegrino, Kryme Life — Clippers

What do these rhymes mean?

abstractive
of an abstracting nature or having the power of abstracting; "abstractive analysis"
attractive
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm; "a remarkably attractive young man
captive
being in captivity giving or marked by complete attention to; "that engrossed look or rapt delight
counteractive
opposing or neutralizing or mitigating an effect by contrary action
detractive
causing to decrease in importance or value; "detractive influences on the volume of investment"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "active" 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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