87+ Words that rhyme with ill
Ill is a 1-syllable word with 87 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are chill, kill, still. 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 ill
- adverb
- (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well; "he was ill prepared"; "it ill befits a man to betray old friends"; "the car runs badly"; "he performed badly on the exam"; "the team played poorly"; "ill-fitting clothes"; "an ill- conceived plan"
- unfavorably or with disapproval; "tried not to speak ill of the dead"; "thought badly of him for his lack of concern"
- with difficulty or inconvenience; scarcely or hardly; "we can ill afford to buy a new car just now"
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Examples of "ill" in lyrics
See how ill is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"The police called to say that your job is ill"
2 Live Crew — Revelation -
"The Crew don't know how to ill"
2 Live Crew — We Like to Chill -
"I'm the Brother Marquis and it's time to get ill"
2 Live Crew — We Like to Chill
What do these rhymes mean?
- chill
- coldness due to a cold environment an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
- grill
- a restaurant where food is cooked on a grill a framework of metal bars used as a partition or a grate
- kill
- the act of terminating a life the destruction of an enemy plane or ship or tank or missile
- still
- with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation; "it's still warm outside
- will
- the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "ill" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like chill, kill, still create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Frequently asked questions
- What rhymes with ill?
- Words that rhyme with ill include: chill, kill, still, will, grill, bill, hill, skill, spill, mill, and 77 more.
- How many syllables does ill have?
- Ill has 1 syllable.
- How many words rhyme with ill?
- There are 87 words that rhyme with ill: 87 perfect rhymes.
- What is a good rhyme for ill in a song?
- The strongest rhymes for ill in songwriting are chill, kill, still. 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 ill?
- Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with ill include chill, kill, still, will, grill. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: chill, kill; 1-syllable: brazil, grille; 2-syllable: bastille, demille. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.
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