Words that rhyme with breathing

Breathing is a 2-syllable word with 40 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are seething, beating, being. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of breathing

adjective
  1. passing or able to pass air in and out of the lungs normally; sometimes used in combination; "the boy was disappointed to find only skeletons instead of living breathing dinosaurs"; "the heavy-breathing person on the telephone"
noun
  1. the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

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Examples of "breathing" in lyrics

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

  • "Happy to be breathing.."
    Aesop Rock — Keep Off the Lawn
  • "could I postpone the breathing"
    All Natural — Godspeed
  • "Rocked a gold anchor at the dock of his breathing"
    Almighty f/ 60 Second Assassin — Dead Flowers

What do these rhymes mean?

beating
the act of overcoming or outdoing the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
being
the state or fact of existing; "a point of view gradually coming into being
believing
the cognitive process that leads to convictions; "seeing is believing"
bleeding
the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
seething
in constant agitation; "a seething flag-waving crowd filled the streets"; "a seething mass of maggots

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "breathing" 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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