42+ Words that rhyme with drive

Drive is a 1-syllable word with 42 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are give, live, 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 drive

noun
  1. the act of applying force to propel something; "after reaching the desired velocity the drive is cut off"
  2. a mechanism by which force or power is transmitted in a machine; "a variable speed drive permitted operation through a range of speeds"
  3. a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end; "he supported populist campaigns"; "they worked in the cause of world peace"; "the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant"; "the movement to end slavery"; "contributed to the war effort"

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Examples of "drive" in lyrics

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

  • "I lost my license, and I'm suppose to drive"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Shawn Wigs, Toilet — Life's Been Good to Me
  • "And hit them switches before I'm old enough to drive"
    2 Low f/ Scarface — Funky Lil Brotha
  • "Analyze this, you pitch I hit a line drive"
    7L & Esoteric — Watch Me

What do these rhymes mean?

alive
possessing life; "the happiest person alive"; "the nerve is alive"; "doctors are working hard to keep him alive
five
being one more than four the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one a team that plays basketball a playing
give
the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length cause to have, in the abstract
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 "drive" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like give, live, survive create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with drive?
Words that rhyme with drive include: give, live, survive, alive, five, arrive, forgive, connive, contrive, jive, and 32 more.
How many syllables does drive have?
Drive has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with drive?
There are 42 words that rhyme with drive: 42 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for drive in a song?
The strongest rhymes for drive in songwriting are give, live, 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 drive?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with drive include give, live, survive, alive, five. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: give, live; 1-syllable: survive, alive; 2-syllable: negative, positive. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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