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37+ Words that rhyme with follow

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

Definition of follow

verb
  1. to travel behind, go after, come after; "The ducklings followed their mother around the pond"; "Please follow the guide through the museum"
  2. be later in time; "Tuesday always follows Monday"
  3. come as a logical consequence; follow logically; "It follows that your assertion is false"; "the theorem falls out nicely"

1 syllable

2 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "follow" in lyrics

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

  • "The street model, that's my motto, you follow"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Molly-Q — Freestyle
  • "Spot to drop her bass and I'll follow"
    3rd Bass — Monte Hall
  • "So go on my path, and try to follow"
    3rd Bass — Derelicts of Dialect

What do these rhymes mean?

apollo
(Greek mythology) Greek god of light; god of prophecy and poetry and music and healing; son of Zeus and Leto
followers
a group of followers or enthusiasts
hollow
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity; "a hollow wall"; "a hollow tree"; "hollow cheeks
rollo
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
swallow
a small amount of liquid food; "a sup of ale" the act of swallowing; "one swallow of the liquid was enough

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "follow" 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 follow?
Words that rhyme with follow include: swallow, hollow, apollo, followers, rollo, wallow, au, dalo, hollo, shallow, and 27 more.
How many syllables does follow have?
Follow has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with follow?
There are 37 words that rhyme with follow: 37 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for follow in a song?
The strongest rhymes for follow in songwriting are swallow, hollow, apollo. 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 follow?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with follow include swallow, hollow, apollo, followers, rollo. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: au, aux; 1-syllable: swallow, hollow; 2-syllable: apollo, followers. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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