87+ Words that rhyme with ill

Ill is a 1-syllable word with 87 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are distil, dill, downhill. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of ill

adverb
  1. (`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"
  2. unfavorably or with disapproval; "tried not to speak ill of the dead"; "thought badly of him for his lack of concern"
  3. with difficulty or inconvenience; scarcely or hardly; "we can ill afford to buy a new car just now"

Examples of "ill" in lyrics

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

  • "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?

dill
aromatic Old World herb having aromatic threadlike foliage and seeds used as seasoning aromatic threadlike foliage of
distil
undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops; "water condenses
downhill
toward a lower or inferior state; "your performance has been going downhill for a long time now" toward the bottom of a
drill
a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated
fill
a quantity sufficient to satisfy; "he ate his fill of potatoes

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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 distil, dill, downhill create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

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