23+ Words that rhyme with following

Following is a 3-syllable word with 23 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are flowing, promising, going. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

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"

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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?

flowing
designed or arranged to offer the least resistant to fluid flow
going
in full operation; "a going concern" the act of departing euphemistic expressions for death
knowing
evidencing the possession of inside information characterized by conscious design or purpose; "intentional damage
ongoing
currently happening; "an ongoing economic crisis"
promising
showing possibility of achievement or excellence; "a promising young man" full or promise

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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 flowing, promising, going 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with following?
Words that rhyme with following include: flowing, promising, going, knowing, ongoing, showing, outgoing, seagoing, borrowing, easygoing, and 13 more.
How many syllables does following have?
Following has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with following?
There are 23 words that rhyme with following: 23 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for following in a song?
The strongest rhymes for following in songwriting are flowing, promising, going. 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 following?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with following include flowing, promising, going, knowing, ongoing. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: going; 1-syllable: flowing, knowing; 2-syllable: promising, borrowing. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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