30+ Words that rhyme with grieves

Grieves is a 2-syllable word with 30 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are greaves, heaves, eaves. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

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Examples of "grieves" in lyrics

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

  • "Cry, all your grieves"
    Cilvaringz f/ Michele van der Aa, RZA — Elephant Juice
  • "Remember n grieves"
    Gambino Family f/ Fiend, Q.B., Magic, C-Murder — Don't Cry
  • "Thy coward heart with false bethinking grieves.'"
    William Shakespeare — Venus and Adonis

What do these rhymes mean?

eaves
the overhang at the lower edge of a roof
greaves
the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
hargreaves
English inventor of the spinning jenny (1720-1778)
heaves
a chronic emphysema of the horse that causes difficult expiration and heaving of the flanks

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "grieves" 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 grieves?
Words that rhyme with grieves include: greaves, heaves, eaves, hargreaves, thieves, steves, shreves, steeves, achieves, believes, and 20 more.
How many syllables does grieves have?
Grieves has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with grieves?
There are 30 words that rhyme with grieves: 30 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for grieves in a song?
The strongest rhymes for grieves in songwriting are greaves, heaves, eaves. 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 grieves?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with grieves include greaves, heaves, eaves, hargreaves, thieves. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: greaves, heaves; 1-syllable: hargreaves, achieves; 2-syllable: misperceives, interleaves. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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