541+ Words that rhyme with away

Away is a 2-syllable word with 500 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are way, highway, anyway. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of away

adverb
  1. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete); "ran away from the lion"; "wanted to get away from there"; "sent the children away to boarding school"; "the teacher waved the children away from the dead animal"; "went off to school"; "they drove off"; "go forth and preach"
  2. from one's possession; "he gave out money to the poor"; "gave away the tickets"
  3. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts); "brush the objections aside"; "pushed all doubts away"

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Examples of "away" in lyrics

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

  • "Yesterday, all my trouble seem so far away"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Lenore, Shawn Wigs — Yesterday
  • "Now I need a place to hide away"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Lenore, Shawn Wigs — Yesterday
  • "So, as he turned and walked away"
    2 Live Crew — Check it Out Y'all

What do these rhymes mean?

anyway
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement; "Anyhow, he is dead now
aweigh
(used of an anchor) hanging clear of the bottom; "anchors aweigh" (of an anchor) just clear of the bottom
halfway
at half the distance; at the middle; "he was halfway down the ladder when he fell" equally distant from the extremes at
highway
a major road for any form of motor transport
way
to a great degree or by a great distance; very much (`right smart' is regional in the United States); "way over budget

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "away" 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 away?
Words that rhyme with away include: way, highway, anyway, halfway, aweigh, faraway, whey, weigh, castaway, sway, and 490 more.
How many syllables does away have?
Away has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with away?
There are 541 words that rhyme with away: 500 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for away in a song?
The strongest rhymes for away in songwriting are way, highway, anyway. 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 away?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with away include way, highway, anyway, halfway, aweigh. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: way, whey; 1-syllable: highway, halfway; 2-syllable: anyway, faraway. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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