Words that rhyme with cleft
Cleft is a 1-syllable word with 13 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bereft, deft, heft. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of cleft
- adjective
- having one or more incisions reaching nearly to the midrib
- noun
- a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)
- a long narrow opening
2 syllables
3 syllables
Examples of "cleft" in lyrics
See how cleft is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"And I weep and I wept and my lips been cleft"
Bizzy Bone — Memories -
"Almost forgot about that treble cleft"
Jesse Abraham f/ Blu — Words Past the Margin -
"so why do they cuss, my lips are cleft"
Layzie Bone f/ Bizzy Bone, Mr. Criminal — Streets
What do these rhymes mean?
- bereft
- unhappy in love; suffering from unrequited love sorrowful through loss or deprivation; "bereft of hope"
- deft
- skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands; "a deft waiter"; "deft fingers massaged her face
- heft
- the property of being large in mass lift or elevate test the weight of something by lifting it
- left
- toward or on the left; also used figuratively; "he looked right and left
- theft
- the act of taking something from someone unlawfully; "the thieving is awful at Kennedy International"
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "cleft" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like bereft, deft, heft create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.