37+ Words that rhyme with alive

Alive is a 2-syllable word with 37 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are survive, five, live. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of alive

adjective
  1. possessing life; "the happiest person alive"; "the nerve is alive"; "doctors are working hard to keep him alive"; "burned alive"; "a live canary"
  2. (often followed by `with') full of life and spirit; "she was wonderfully alive for her age"; "a face alive with mischief"
  3. having life or vigor or spirit; "an animated and expressive face"; "animated conversation"; "became very animated when he heard the good news"

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Examples of "alive" in lyrics

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

  • "'cause you need a sexy body, make your partner come alive"
    2 Live Crew — Throw the 'D'
  • "To rock this party, so come alive!"
    2 Live Crew — Word II
  • "Doin' what's right to stay alive"
    2 Live Crew — Here I Come

What do these rhymes mean?

drive
the act of applying force to propel something
five
being one more than four the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one a team that plays basketball a playing
live
not recorded; "the opera was broadcast live" actually being performed at the time of hearing or viewing
strive
attempt by employing effort; "we endeavor to make our customers happy" to exert much effort or energy
survive
continue to live through hardship or adversity; "We went without water and food for 3 days

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "alive" 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 alive?
Words that rhyme with alive include: survive, five, live, drive, strive, jive, dive, thrive, arrive, hive, and 27 more.
How many syllables does alive have?
Alive has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with alive?
There are 37 words that rhyme with alive: 37 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for alive in a song?
The strongest rhymes for alive in songwriting are survive, five, live. 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 alive?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with alive include survive, five, live, drive, strive. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: five, live; 1-syllable: survive, arrive; 2-syllable: overdrive, nosedive. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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