Words that rhyme with behind

Behind is a 2-syllable word with 76 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are affined, aligned, assigned. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of behind

adverb
  1. in or to or toward the rear; "he followed behind"; "seen from behind, the house is more imposing than it is from the front"; "the final runners were far behind"
  2. remaining in a place or condition that has been left or departed from; "when he died he left much unfinished work behind"; "left a large family behind"; "the children left their books behind"; "he took off with a squeal of tires and left the other cars far behind"
  3. of timepieces; "the clock is almost an hour slow"; "my watch is running behind"

Examples of "behind" in lyrics

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

  • "And the man throws you out on your behind"
    2 Live Crew — Revelation
  • "Cause you're playin life from the CD of behind"
    3rd Bass — Problem Child
  • "And he's guaranteed to stay right behind"
    4 Deep — Rollin' 4 Deep

What do these rhymes mean?

affined
closely related; "syllable to blessed syllable affined"- Wallace Stevens
aligned
brought into agreement or cooperation on the side of a faction, party, or cause in a straight line
assigned
appointed to a post or duty; "assigned personnel"; "assigned duties"
bind
something that hinders as if with bonds stick to firmly
combined
made or joined or united into one

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "behind" 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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