Words that rhyme with lateral
Lateral is a 3-syllable word with 32 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bilateral, cockerel, collateral. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of lateral
- situated at or extending to the side; "the lateral branches of a tree"; "shot out sidelong boughs"- Tennyson
- lying away from the median and sagittal plane of a body; "lateral lemniscus"
- a pass to a receiver upfield from the passer
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Examples of "lateral" in lyrics
See how lateral is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"But A-capital glaciers out the east slide lateral"
Aesop Rock — Same Space -
"My jet suns, spazzle, dazzle you lateral"
Afu-Ra f/ A-Sun, Ca-See, Respect — Perverted Monks -
"Habitual offender, Exodus lateral"
Bronze Nazareth f/ Salute — McKinley Shot Burst
What do these rhymes mean?
- bilateral
- having identical parts on each side of an axis affecting or undertaken by two parties
- cockerel
- collateral
- descended from a common ancestor but through different lines; "cousins are collateral relatives
- doctoral
- of or relating to a doctor or doctorate; "doctoral dissertation"; "doctorial candidates"
- doggerel
- a comic verse of irregular measure; "he had heard some silly doggerel that kept running through his mind"
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "lateral" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like bilateral, cockerel, collateral create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "lateral" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.