43+ Words that rhyme with keep

Keep is a 1-syllable word with 43 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are sleep, deep, asleep. 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 keep

noun
  1. the financial means whereby one lives; "each child was expected to pay for their keep"; "he applied to the state for support"; "he could no longer earn his own livelihood"
  2. the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
  3. a cell in a jail or prison

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Examples of "keep" in lyrics

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

  • "I pray to Lord my soul to keep"
    60 Second Assassin f/ Hell Razah, Kristina Green, Shabazz the Disciple, Son One — Cloud 9
  • "He keep keep"
    88 Keys f/ Kanye West — Stay Up (Viagra)
  • "And I never knew hardship was mine to keep"
    Aceyalone — I Never Knew

What do these rhymes mean?

asleep
into a sleeping state; "he fell asleep" in the sleep of death in a state of sleep
bleep
a short high tone produced as a signal or warning emit a single short high-pitched signal; "The computer bleeped away"
creep
someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric a slow longitudinal movement or deformation a pen that is fenced so that
deep
to a great depth;far down; "dived deeply"; "dug deep" to an advanced time; "deep into the night
sleep
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with keep?
Words that rhyme with keep include: sleep, deep, asleep, creep, bleep, beep, cheep, steep, sweep, weep, and 33 more.
How many syllables does keep have?
Keep has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with keep?
There are 43 words that rhyme with keep: 43 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for keep in a song?
The strongest rhymes for keep in songwriting are sleep, deep, asleep. 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 keep?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with keep include sleep, deep, asleep, creep, bleep. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: sleep, deep; 1-syllable: asleep, bopeep; 2-syllable: oversleep, overleap. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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