Words that rhyme with afterthought
Afterthought is a 3-syllable word with 29 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are aeronaut, aforethought, aquanaut. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of afterthought
- thinking again about a choice previously made; "he had second thoughts about his purchase"
- an addition that was not included in the original plan; "the garage was an afterthought"
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Examples of "afterthought" in lyrics
See how afterthought is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Your career's a Hot97 afterthought"
Cage, Copywrite, Eon — Tower of Babble 2 -
"But with relentless criticism till you're just an afterthought"
Dan Johns — You Know Me -
"Due to my reflection I've lost love cause God was an afterthought"
Illogic — I Wish He Would Make Me
What do these rhymes mean?
- aeronaut
- someone who operates an aircraft
- aforethought
- planned in advance; "with malice aforethought"
- aquanaut
- an underwater swimmer equipped with a face mask and foot fins and either a snorkel or an air cylinder a skilled worker
- astronaut
- a person trained to travel in a spacecraft; "the Russians called their astronauts cosmonauts"
- cosmonaut
- a person trained to travel in a spacecraft; "the Russians called their astronauts cosmonauts"
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "afterthought" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like aeronaut, aforethought, aquanaut create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "afterthought" 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.