47+ Words that rhyme with early

Early is a 2-syllable word with 47 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are surly, curly, burly. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of early

adverb
  1. during an early stage; "early on in her career"
  2. before the usual time or the time expected; "she graduated early"; "the house was completed ahead of time"
  3. in good time; "he awoke betimes that morning"

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Examples of "early" in lyrics

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

  • "See it was early"
    Above the Law — Another Execution
  • "She's a whirly girly, she don't get up early"
    Aceyalone — Dirty Birdie
  • "That had to leave this lifetime early"
    Aceyalone & RJD2 — Fire

What do these rhymes mean?

burly
muscular and heavily built; "a beefy wrestler"; "had a tall burly frame"; "clothing sizes for husky boys
clearly
without doubt or question; "they were clearly lost
curly
(of hair) having curls or waves; "they envied her naturally curly hair"
dearly
in a sincere and heartfelt manner; "I would dearly love to know" at a great cost; "he paid dearly for the food
surly
inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace; "a surly waiter"; "an ugly frame of mind"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "early" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with early?
Words that rhyme with early include: surly, curly, burly, dearly, clearly, biyearly, austerely, beggarly, bitterly, cleverly, and 37 more.
How many syllables does early have?
Early has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with early?
There are 47 words that rhyme with early: 47 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for early in a song?
The strongest rhymes for early in songwriting are surly, curly, burly. 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 early?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with early include surly, curly, burly, dearly, clearly. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: girlie, curlee; 1-syllable: surly, curly; 2-syllable: beggarly, bitterly. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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