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37+ Words that rhyme with half

Half is a 1-syllable word with 37 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are behalf, calf, gaff. 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 half

adverb
  1. partially or to the extent of a half; "he was half hidden by the bushes"
adjective
  1. consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity; "a half chicken"; "lasted a half hour"
  2. partial; "gave me a half smile"; "he did only a half job"

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "half" in lyrics

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

  • "Got this half"
    3 Melancholy Gypsies — And If
  • "If I could lock 'em up I'd use so much cut that when they fry 'em half"
    60 Second Assassin f/ Hell Razah, Kristina Green, Shabazz the Disciple, Son One — Cloud 9
  • "Because the money you pay we split in half"
    7A3 — 7A3 Will Rock You

What do these rhymes mean?

behalf
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as "on behalf of" rather than "in behalf of")
calf
young of domestic cattle the muscular back part of the shank fine leather from the skin of a calf young of various
gaff
a sharp metal spike or spur that is fastened to the leg of a gamecock a spar rising aft from a mast to support the head
gaffe
a socially awkward or tactless act
laugh
the sound of laughing a facial expression characteristic of a person laughing

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with half?
Words that rhyme with half include: behalf, calf, gaff, gaffe, laugh, staff, chaff, raf, carafe, barf, and 27 more.
How many syllables does half have?
Half has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with half?
There are 37 words that rhyme with half: 37 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for half in a song?
The strongest rhymes for half in songwriting are behalf, calf, gaff. 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 half?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with half include behalf, calf, gaff, gaffe, laugh. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: calf, gaff; 1-syllable: behalf, carafe; 2-syllable: unitaf. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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