Words that rhyme with anapest
Anapest is a 3-syllable word with 38 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are abreast, addressed, arrest. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of anapest
- a metrical unit with unstressed-unstressed-stressed syllables
2 syllables
3 syllables
Examples of "anapest" in lyrics
See how anapest is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"relative of an anapest"
AOL — AOL
What do these rhymes mean?
- abreast
- alongside each other, facing in the same direction being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to
- addressed
- (of mail) marked with a destination; "I throw away all mail addressed to `resident'"
- arrest
- the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
- attest
- provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
- bequest
- (law) a gift of personal property by will
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "anapest" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like abreast, addressed, arrest create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "anapest" 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.