35+ Words that rhyme with backward

Backward is a 2-syllable word with 35 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are edward, inward, onward. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of backward

adverb
  1. at or to or toward the back or rear; "he moved back"; "tripped when he stepped backward"; "she looked rearward out the window of the car"
  2. in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal; "it's easy to get the `i' and the `e' backward in words like `seize' and `siege'"; "the child put her jersey on backward"
  3. in or to or toward a past time; "set the clocks back an hour"; "never look back"; "lovers of the past looking fondly backward"

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Examples of "backward" in lyrics

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

  • "Smack with backhand 'til backlash taps your ears backward"
    Analog Brothers — Analog Anilalator vrs. Silver Surfer
  • "Avenues I used to call familiar turned backward"
    Blue Scholars — Selfportrait
  • "It's only that work on the chirp, And get it backward"
    Wu-Syndicate — Jsus

What do these rhymes mean?

awkward
causing inconvenience; "they arrived at an awkward time" lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance
edward
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to
inward
toward the center or interior; "move the needle further inwards!" to or toward the inside of; "come in
onward
forward in time or order or degree; "from that time forth"; "from the sixth century onward" in a forward direction
upward
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position; "look up!"; "the music surged up

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "backward" 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 backward?
Words that rhyme with backward include: edward, inward, onward, upward, awkward, forward, leeward, outward, seaward, skyward, and 25 more.
How many syllables does backward have?
Backward has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with backward?
There are 35 words that rhyme with backward: 35 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for backward in a song?
The strongest rhymes for backward in songwriting are edward, inward, onward. 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 backward?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with backward include edward, inward, onward, upward, awkward. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: edward, inward; 1-syllable: homeward, afterward; 2-syllable: henceforward, thenceforward. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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