Words that rhyme with adequate
Adequate is a 3-syllable word with 9 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are acquit, at, ate. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of adequate
- adjective
- having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task; "she had adequate training"; "her training was adequate"; "she was adequate to the job"; "he was equal to the task"
- sufficient for the purpose; "an adequate income"; "the food was adequate"; "a decent wage"; "enough food"; "food enough"
- about average; acceptable; "more than adequate as a secretary"
Examples of "adequate" in lyrics
See how adequate is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Mobile medicine cabinet stocked adequate"
Aesop Rock — Facemelter * -
"I use the icepick kid to stab is always adequate"
Mr. Hyde f/ Ill Bill, Necro — Street Veteran Part 2 -
"If he's asked to perform a task for which he's really not adequate"
Phanatik — Me?
What do these rhymes mean?
- acquit
- pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges" behave in a certain manner
- at
- a highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series)
- ate
- goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
- inadequate
- lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task; "inadequate training"; "the staff was inadequate
- loquat
- evergreen tree of warm regions having fuzzy yellow olive- sized fruit with a large free stone
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "adequate" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like acquit, at, ate create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "adequate" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.