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91+ Words that rhyme with awake

Awake is a 2-syllable word with 91 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are take, fake, shake. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of awake

adjective
  1. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious; "lay awake thinking about his new job"; "still not fully awake"
  2. mentally perceptive and responsive;"an alert mind"; "alert to the problems"; "alive to what is going on"; "awake to the dangers of her situation"; "was now awake to the reality of his predicament"
verb
  1. stop sleeping; "She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock"

1 syllable

3 syllables

Examples of "awake" in lyrics

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

  • "On making this world stop, well aware, be awake"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Cheesey Rat, Crunch Lo, Diverse — Revelations
  • "That's the feeling that I'm feeling everyday that I awake"
    The 49ers — The Livest
  • "There's too many sleeping brothers, and not enough awake"
    4th Disciple f/ ShoGun Assason — Tha Fall

What do these rhymes mean?

fake
fraudulent; having a misleading appearance not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article
mistake
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention; "he made a bad mistake
shake
building material used as siding or roofing frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream a note
stake
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
take
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "awake" 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 awake?
Words that rhyme with awake include: take, fake, shake, stake, mistake, cake, lake, sake, ache, make, and 81 more.
How many syllables does awake have?
Awake has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with awake?
There are 91 words that rhyme with awake: 91 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for awake in a song?
The strongest rhymes for awake in songwriting are take, fake, shake. 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 awake?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with awake include take, fake, shake, stake, mistake. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: take, fake; 1-syllable: mistake, opaque; 2-syllable: kittiwake, cheesecake. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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