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37+ Words that rhyme with filter

Filter is a 2-syllable word with 37 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are altar, alter, assaulter. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of filter

noun
  1. device that removes something from whatever passes through it
  2. an electrical device that alters the frequency spectrum of signals passing through it
verb
  1. remove by passing through a filter; "filter out the impurities"

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Examples of "filter" in lyrics

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

  • "Follow my portion, I keep swallowin cigarettes to the filter"
    Aesop Rock f/ Ann Colville — Shere Kahn
  • "Can a run-away buckle the cloud-nine fantasy filter"
    Aesop Rock — Water
  • "Sometimes I hit the cigarette without no filter"
    Digital Underground — Do Ya Like it Dirty?

What do these rhymes mean?

altar
the table in Christian churches where communion is given a raised structure on which gifts or sacrifices to a god are
alter
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
assaulter
someone who attacks
defaulter
someone who fails to make a required appearance in court someone who fails to meet a financial obligation a contestant
kilter
in working order; "out of kilter"; "in good kilter"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "filter" 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 filter?
Words that rhyme with filter include: altar, alter, assaulter, defaulter, kilter, are, delta, malta, volta, yalta, and 27 more.
How many syllables does filter have?
Filter has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with filter?
There are 37 words that rhyme with filter: 37 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for filter in a song?
The strongest rhymes for filter in songwriting are altar, alter, assaulter. 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 filter?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with filter include altar, alter, assaulter, defaulter, kilter. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: are, philtre; 1-syllable: altar, alter; 2-syllable: assaulter, defaulter. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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