104+ Words that rhyme with late

Late is a 1-syllable word with 104 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are state, plate, date. 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 late

adverb
  1. later than usual or than expected; "the train arrived late"; "we awoke late"; "the children came late to school"; "notice came so tardily that we almost missed the deadline"; "I belatedly wished her a happy birthday"
  2. to an advanced time; "deep into the night"; "talked late into the evening"
  3. at an advanced age or stage; "she married late"; "undertook the project late in her career"

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Examples of "late" in lyrics

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

  • "Open your eyes up, you wised up, too late"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Cheesey Rat, Crunch Lo, Diverse — Revelations
  • "You have to get yourself together before it's too late"
    2 Live Crew — Revelation
  • "Get down... yo before it's too late"
    2nd II None f/ AMG, James DeBarge — Whateva U Want

What do these rhymes mean?

date
the specified day of the month; "what is the date today?" a participant in a date
fate
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future the ultimate agency regarded as
hate
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action dislike intensely
plate
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands
state
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with late?
Words that rhyme with late include: state, plate, date, hate, fate, create, ate, gate, crate, debate, and 94 more.
How many syllables does late have?
Late has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with late?
There are 104 words that rhyme with late: 104 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for late in a song?
The strongest rhymes for late in songwriting are state, plate, date. 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 late?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with late include state, plate, date, hate, fate. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: state, plate; 1-syllable: debate, upstate; 2-syllable: conjugate, overrate. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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