Words that rhyme with away

Away is a 2-syllable word with 500 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are manque, aweigh, beltway. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

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 from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete); "ran away from the lion"; "wanted to get away from there"; "sent the children away to boarding school"; "the teacher waved the children away from the dead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"

2 syllables

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?

aweigh
(used of an anchor) hanging clear of the bottom; "anchors aweigh" (of an anchor) just clear of the bottom
beltway
a highway that encircles an urban area so that traffic does not have to pass through the center
breakaway
having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude
buffet
a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room
manque
unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition

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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 manque, aweigh, beltway 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.

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