Words that rhyme with drift
Drift is a 1-syllable word with 32 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are adrift, airlift, downshift. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of drift
noun
- a force that moves something along
- the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane)
- a process of linguistic change over a period of time
2 syllables
3 syllables
Examples of "drift" in lyrics
See how drift is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Staring at the walls of the booth my mind tends to drift"
The 49ers f/ DOE — Can You Feel That -
"No, I don't drift"
Above the Law f/ Dr. Dre — Living Like Hustlers -
"And I knew the permanancy would drift"
Aesop Rock — The Greatest Pac-Man Victory in History
What do these rhymes mean?
- adrift
- floating freely; not anchored; "the boat wasset adrift" off course, wandering aimlessly
- airlift
- transportation of people or goods by air (especially when other means of access are unavailable) fly people or goods to
- downshift
- a change from a financially rewarding but stressful career to a less well paid but more fulfilling one a change to a
- festschrift
- a collection of writings published in honor of a scholar
- forklift
- a small industrial vehicle with a power operated forked platform in front that can be inserted under loads to lift and
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "drift" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like adrift, airlift, downshift create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.