34+ Words that rhyme with dive

Dive is a 1-syllable word with 34 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are alive, contrive, survive. 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 dive

noun
  1. a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
  2. a headlong plunge into water
  3. a steep nose-down descent by an aircraft

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Examples of "dive" in lyrics

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

  • "but you slack and so another dive"
    3rd Bass — No Master Plan No Master Race
  • "Will he clip the zipline or slip for his final dip dive?"
    Aesop Rock — No City
  • "No faith in the masses y'all won't see me stage dive"
    Algorithm — War at 120/80 (Floodgates)

What do these rhymes mean?

alive
possessing life; "the happiest person alive"; "the nerve is alive"; "doctors are working hard to keep him alive
connive
encourage or assent to illegally or criminally form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
contrive
make or work out a plan for; devise; "They contrived to murder their boss"; "design a new sales strategy
live
not recorded; "the opera was broadcast live" actually being performed at the time of hearing or viewing
survive
continue to live through hardship or adversity; "We went without water and food for 3 days

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with dive?
Words that rhyme with dive include: alive, contrive, survive, connive, live, clive, thrive, chive, revive, strive, and 24 more.
How many syllables does dive have?
Dive has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with dive?
There are 34 words that rhyme with dive: 34 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for dive in a song?
The strongest rhymes for dive in songwriting are alive, contrive, survive. 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 dive?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with dive include alive, contrive, survive, connive, live. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: live, clive; 1-syllable: alive, contrive; 2-syllable: nosedive, overdrive. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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