44+ Words that rhyme with first
First is a 1-syllable word with 44 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are burst, worst, thirst. 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 first
- adverb
- before anything else; "first we must consider the garter snake"
- the initial time; "when Felix first saw a garter snake"
- before another in time, space, or importance; "I was here first"; "let's do this job first"
2 syllables
3 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "first" in lyrics
See how first is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Engine, Wigs look, my son make a move first"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Cheesey Rat, Crunch Lo, Lighter Shade — God Twist -
"And if I see a cop first, dog, I'mma pop first"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Franky Botts, Othorized F.A.M. — Salute -
"Coachin but you're slouchin, you can't be first"
3rd Bass — Soul in the Hole
What do these rhymes mean?
- burst
- the act of exploding or bursting; "the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children
- headfirst
- with the head foremost; "the runner slid headlong into third base" with the head foremost
- reversed
- turned inside out and resewn; "the reversed collar looked as good as new" turned about in order or relation
- thirst
- a physiological need to drink strong desire for something (not food or drink); "a thirst for knowledge
- worst
- to the highest degree of inferiority or badness; "She suffered worst of all
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "first" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like burst, worst, thirst create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Frequently asked questions
- What rhymes with first?
- Words that rhyme with first include: burst, worst, thirst, reversed, headfirst, unrehearsed, curst, cursed, dispersed, accursed, and 34 more.
- How many syllables does first have?
- First has 1 syllable.
- How many words rhyme with first?
- There are 44 words that rhyme with first: 44 perfect rhymes.
- What is a good rhyme for first in a song?
- The strongest rhymes for first in songwriting are burst, worst, thirst. 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 first?
- Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with first include burst, worst, thirst, reversed, headfirst. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: burst, worst; 1-syllable: headfirst, cursed; 2-syllable: reversed, dispersed. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.
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