34+ Words that rhyme with hive

Hive is a 1-syllable word with 34 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are alive, connive, contrive. 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 hive

noun
  1. a teeming multitude
  2. a man-made receptacle that houses a swarm of bees
  3. a structure that provides a natural habitation for bees; as in a hollow tree

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Examples of "hive" in lyrics

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

  • "The hills have eyes, they saw me escape the hive"
    Bronze Nazareth f/ Killa Sin — The Bronzeman
  • "Yo, me, oh, my it's chaos, livin in my hive"
    Buddha Monk f/ BabyFace Fensta, Drunken Dragon, — East Side Story
  • "I see the allies tryin to stalk the bee hive"
    Deadly Venoms f/ Wu-Tang Clan — The Earthquake a/k/a One More to Go

What do these rhymes mean?

alive
possessing life; "the happiest person alive"; "the nerve is alive"; "doctors are working hard to keep him alive
chive
perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning
clive
British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)
connive
encourage or assent to illegally or criminally form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
contrive
make or work out a plan for; devise; "They contrived to murder their boss"; "design a new sales strategy

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with hive?
Words that rhyme with hive include: alive, connive, contrive, clive, chive, survive, drive, arrive, derive, deprive, and 24 more.
How many syllables does hive have?
Hive has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with hive?
There are 34 words that rhyme with hive: 34 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for hive in a song?
The strongest rhymes for hive in songwriting are alive, connive, contrive. 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 hive?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with hive include alive, connive, contrive, clive, chive. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: clive, chive; 1-syllable: alive, connive; 2-syllable: nosedive, overdrive. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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