133+ Words that rhyme with beat

Beat is a 1-syllable word with 13 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are cleat, crete, skeet. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes. There are also 120 near rhymes (slant rhymes) for more creative flexibility.

Definition of beat

adjective
  1. very tired; "was all in at the end of the day"; "so beat I could flop down and go to sleep anywhere"; "bushed after all that exercise"; "I'm dead after that long trip"
noun
  1. a regular route for a sentry or policeman; "in the old days a policeman walked a beat and knew all his people by name"
  2. the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart; "he could feel the beat of her heart"

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1 syllable

2 syllables

Near rhymes for beat

These words don't rhyme perfectly but share similar ending sounds (slant rhymes).

Examples of "beat" in lyrics

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

  • "Nobody beats the biz, beat"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Molly-Q — Freestyle
  • "Not forgettin' our roots to an up-tempo beat"
    2 Live Crew — Man, Not a Myth
  • "Just get on the floor and Bart to the beat!"
    2 Live Crew — Do the Bart

What do these rhymes mean?

backseat
a secondary or inferior position or status
cleat
a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe)
crete
the largest Greek island in the Mediterranean; site of the Minoan civilization that reached its peak in 1600 BC
offbeat
informal terms; strikingly unconventional an unaccented beat (especially the last beat of a measure)
skeet
the sport of shooting at clay pigeons that are hurled upward in such a way as to simulate the flight of a bird

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with beat?
Words that rhyme with beat include: heat, seat, eat, meat, defeat, retreat, treat, neat, repeat, cleat, and 123 more.
How many syllables does beat have?
Beat has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with beat?
There are 133 words that rhyme with beat: 13 perfect rhymes and 120 near rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for beat in a song?
The strongest rhymes for beat in songwriting are cleat, crete, skeet. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes like heat, seat — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with beat?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with beat include cleat, crete, skeet, offbeat, backseat. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: cleat, crete; 1-syllable: offbeat, backseat. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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