Words that rhyme with following

Following is a 3-syllable word with 23 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are borrowing, churchgoing, easygoing. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of following

adjective
  1. about to be mentioned or specified; "the following items"
  2. immediately following in time or order; "the following day"; "next in line"; "the next president"; "the next item on the list"
  3. going or proceeding or coming after in the same direction; "the crowd of following cars made the occasion seem like a parade"; "tried to outrun the following footsteps"

Examples of "following" in lyrics

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

  • "Binoculars and Following"
    Beast 1333 — America
  • "Picture my crowd, nobody following"
    Bronze Nazareth f/ Kevlaar 7 — Understanding
  • "And I burnt out my holigens, in the range following"
    Buddha Monk f/ Juice, Preacherman — As the World Turns

What do these rhymes mean?

borrowing
the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source
churchgoing
actively practicing a religion
easygoing
not hurried or forced; "an easy walk around the block
flowing
designed or arranged to offer the least resistant to fluid flow
foregoing
especially of writing or speech; going before

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "following" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

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