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235+ Words that rhyme with cheer

Cheer is a 1-syllable word with 235 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are steer, tear, clear. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of cheer

noun
  1. a cry or shout of approval
  2. the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom; "flowers added a note of cheerfulness to the drab room"
verb
  1. give encouragement to

1 syllable

2 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "cheer" in lyrics

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

  • "They did not applaud and they did not cheer"
    2 Live Crew — Check it Out Y'all
  • "Said before it was the wack, but now the ladies cheer"
    Afrika Bambaataa Zulu Nation Cosmic Force — Zulu Nation Throwdown
  • "That all black people are menaces and holler and cheer"
    Ahmad — Ordinary People

What do these rhymes mean?

clear
completely; "read the book clear to the end"; "slept clear through the night
queer
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected; "a curious hybrid accent"; "her speech has a funny twang
smear
slanderous defamation a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and
steer
an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market
tear
a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with cheer?
Words that rhyme with cheer include: steer, tear, clear, queer, smear, sneer, spear, sphere, beer, career, and 225 more.
How many syllables does cheer have?
Cheer has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with cheer?
There are 235 words that rhyme with cheer: 235 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for cheer in a song?
The strongest rhymes for cheer in songwriting are steer, tear, clear. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with cheer?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with cheer include steer, tear, clear, queer, smear. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: steer, tear; 1-syllable: career, emir; 2-syllable: domineer, disappear. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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