13+ Words that rhyme with hither

Hither is a 2-syllable word with 13 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are dither, slither, thither. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of hither

adverb
  1. to this place (especially toward the speaker); "come here, please"

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1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "hither" in lyrics

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

  • "seduced by the way that she call to come hither"
    Move.meant — Yesterday
  • "Far from the purpose of his coming hither,"
    William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece
  • "'in the name of god king solomon calls thee hither"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

dither
an excited state of agitation; "he was in a dither"; "there was a terrible flap about the theft" act nervously
scissor
cut with or as if with scissors
slither
to pass or move unobtrusively or smoothly; "They slid through the wicket in the big gate"
thither
to or toward that place; away from the speaker; "go there around noon!"
wither
wither, as with a loss of moisture; "The fruit dried and shriveled" lose freshness, vigor, or vitality

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "hither" 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 hither?
Words that rhyme with hither include: dither, slither, thither, scissor, wither, zither, are, blither, swither, whither, and 3 more.
How many syllables does hither have?
Hither has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with hither?
There are 13 words that rhyme with hither: 13 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for hither in a song?
The strongest rhymes for hither in songwriting are dither, slither, thither. 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 hither?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with hither include dither, slither, thither, scissor, wither. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: are; 1-syllable: dither, slither; 2-syllable: ditchdigger. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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