62+ Words that rhyme with alternative
Alternative is a 4-syllable word with 62 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are affirmative, agglutinative, alive. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of alternative
- adjective
- serving or used in place of another; "an alternative plan"
- necessitating a choice between mutually exclusive possibilities; "alternative possibilities were neutrality or war"
- pertaining to unconventional choices; "an alternative life style"
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Examples of "alternative" in lyrics
See how alternative is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"This is rap alternative"
The 49ers — Breath of Fresh Air -
"Life is not a choice, death is the alternative"
Esham — KKKill the Fetus -
"We gotta learn to give more love, that's the only alternative"
Lakim Shabazz — Need Some Lovin'
What do these rhymes mean?
- affirmative
- affirming or giving assent; "an affirmative decision"; "affirmative votes" expecting the best
- agglutinative
- forming derivative or compound words by putting together constituents each of which expresses a single definite meaning
- alive
- possessing life; "the happiest person alive"; "the nerve is alive"; "doctors are working hard to keep him alive
- arrive
- reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress; "She arrived home at 7 o'clock
- carminative
- relieving gas in the alimentary tract (colic or flatulence or griping) medication that prevents the formation of gas in
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "alternative" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like affirmative, agglutinative, alive create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "alternative" has 4 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.