37+ Words that rhyme with alive
Alive is a 2-syllable word with 37 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are overdrive, skydive, archive. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of alive
- adjective
- possessing life; "the happiest person alive"; "the nerve is alive"; "doctors are working hard to keep him alive"; "burned alive"; "a live canary"
- (often followed by `with') full of life and spirit; "she was wonderfully alive for her age"; "a face alive with mischief"
- having life or vigor or spirit; "an animated and expressive face"; "animated conversation"; "became very animated when he heard the good news"
1 syllable
3 syllables
Examples of "alive" in lyrics
See how alive is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"'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?
- archive
- a depository containing historical records and documents put into an archive
- arrive
- reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress; "She arrived home at 7 o'clock
- beehive
- any workplace where people are very busy a structure that provides a natural habitation for bees
- overdrive
- the state of high or excessive activity or productivity or concentration
- skydive
- jump from an airplane and perform various maneuvers before opening one's parachute
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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 overdrive, skydive, archive 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.