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68+ Words that rhyme with dark

Dark is a 1-syllable word with 68 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are park, spark, mark. 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 dark

adjective
  1. devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black; "sitting in a dark corner"; "a dark day"; "dark shadows"; "dark as the inside of a black cat"
  2. (used of color) having a dark hue; "dark green"; "dark glasses"; "dark colors like wine red or navy blue"
  3. brunet (used of hair or skin or eyes); "dark eyes"

1 syllable

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Examples of "dark" in lyrics

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

  • "I took her to the park, where it was pitch dark"
    2 Live Crew — My Seven Bizzos
  • "to spark your mission posse, til way past dark"
    3rd Bass — Steppin' to the A.M.
  • "Torn up by the Kent, the Clark Dark"
    3rd Bass — Portrait of the Artist as a Hood

What do these rhymes mean?

bark
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants a noise resembling the bark of a
mark
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance); "she made good marks in algebra
park
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
shark
any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with
spark
a momentary flash of light merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with dark?
Words that rhyme with dark include: park, spark, mark, bark, shark, ark, stark, clark, embark, quark, and 58 more.
How many syllables does dark have?
Dark has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with dark?
There are 68 words that rhyme with dark: 68 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for dark in a song?
The strongest rhymes for dark in songwriting are park, spark, mark. 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 dark?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with dark include park, spark, mark, bark, shark. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: park, spark; 1-syllable: embark, remark; 2-syllable: disembark, trademark. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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