Words that rhyme with basically
Basically is a 4-syllable word with 51 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are abnormally, accidentally, balmily. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of basically
- adverb
- in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature; "He is basically dishonest"; "the argument was essentially a technical one"; "for all his bluster he is in essence a shy person"
3 syllables
4 syllables
5 syllables
Examples of "basically" in lyrics
See how basically is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Old school, new school, servin 'em basically"
Aceyalone & RJD2 — Fire -
"Beat just sorta delayed me, basically"
Bavu Blakes — I -
"You can't hate me, I put us on the map, basically"
Celph Titled — Tampahiphop.com Freestyle
What do these rhymes mean?
- abnormally
- in an abnormal manner; "they were behaving abnormally"; "his blood pressure was abnormally low"
- accidentally
- without advance planning; "they met accidentally" of a minor or subordinate nature
- balmily
- in a mildly insane manner; "the old lady is beginning to behave quite dottily"
- bawdily
- in a bawdy manner
- beggarly
- marked by poverty befitting a beggar; "a beggarly existence in the slums
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "basically" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like abnormally, accidentally, balmily create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "basically" has 4 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.