Words that rhyme with checkmate
Checkmate is a 2-syllable word with 89 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are await, freight, acclimate. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of checkmate
- noun
- complete victory
- a chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king
- verb
- place an opponent's king under an attack from which it cannot escape and thus ending the game; "Kasparov checkmated his opponent after only a few moves"
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Examples of "checkmate" in lyrics
See how checkmate is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"You think it's a stalemate, but now I'm yellin checkmate"
Afu-Ra f/ GZA — Bigacts, Littleacts -
"The Ak keep brothers on checkmate"
Akinyele — Checkmate -
"Checkmate"
Akinyele — Checkmate
What do these rhymes mean?
- acclimate
- get used to a certain climate; "They never acclimatized in Egypt"
- amalgamate
- joined together into a whole; "United Industries"; "the amalgamated colleges constituted a university
- animate
- belonging to the class of nouns that denote living beings
- await
- look forward to the probable occurrence of; "We were expecting a visit from our relatives
- freight
- goods carried by a large vehicle transporting goods commercially at rates cheaper than express rates the charge for
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "checkmate" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like await, freight, acclimate create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "checkmate" 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.