36+ Words that rhyme with grave

Grave is a 1-syllable word with 36 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are slave, brave, behave. 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 grave

adjective
  1. dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises; "a grave God-fearing man"; "a quiet sedate nature"; "as sober as a judge"; "a solemn promise"; "the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence"
  2. causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm; "a dangerous operation"; "a grave situation"; "a grave illness"; "grievous bodily harm"; "a serious wound"; "a serious turn of events"; "a severe case of pneumonia"; "a life-threatening disease"
  3. of great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought; "grave responsibilities"; "faced a grave decision in a time of crisis"; "a grievous fault"; "heavy matters of state"; "the weighty matters to be discussed at the peace conference"

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Examples of "grave" in lyrics

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

  • "Y'all sendin' motherfuckas to an early grave"
    7L & Esoteric — Precision
  • "And while you're thinkin up excuses I be diggin you a grave"
    7L & Esoteric — Play it Cool
  • "People walkin as slaves until they're dropped in a grave"
    Esoteric f/ Kabir — Recognize

What do these rhymes mean?

behave
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself; "You should act like an adult
brave
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
cave
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the
save
(sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring; "the goalie made a brilliant save
slave
a person who is owned by someone someone who works as hard as a slave someone entirely dominated by some influence or

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with grave?
Words that rhyme with grave include: slave, brave, behave, cave, save, wave, crave, shave, pave, misbehave, and 26 more.
How many syllables does grave have?
Grave has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with grave?
There are 36 words that rhyme with grave: 36 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for grave in a song?
The strongest rhymes for grave in songwriting are slave, brave, behave. 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 grave?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with grave include slave, brave, behave, cave, save. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: slave, brave; 1-syllable: behave, concave; 2-syllable: misbehave, aftershave. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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