Words that rhyme with live

Live is a 1-syllable word with 51 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are wive, alive, alternative. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of live

adverb
  1. not recorded; "the opera was broadcast live"
adjective
  1. actually being performed at the time of hearing or viewing; "a live television program"; "brought to you live from Lincoln Center"; "live entertainment involves performers actually in the physical presence of a live audience"
  2. exerting force or containing energy; "live coals"; "tossed a live cigarette out the window"; "got a shock from a live wire"; "live ore is unmined ore"; "a live bomb"; "a live ball is one in play"

Examples of "live" in lyrics

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

  • "Who that caught in the corner, thinking he live?"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Othorized F.A.M. — Staten Islanders
  • "I'm looking over both shoulders, this is no way to live"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Molly-Q, Shawn Wigs — Poisonous Poets
  • "It's like 25 percent of ya'll, something, is live"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo — Trouble to MC's

What do these rhymes mean?

alive
possessing life; "the happiest person alive"; "the nerve is alive"; "doctors are working hard to keep him alive
alternative
serving or used in place of another; "an alternative plan" necessitating a choice between mutually exclusive
archive
a depository containing historical records and documents put into an archive
arrive
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress; "She arrived home at 7 o'clock
wive
take (someone) as a wife marry a woman, take a wife provide with a wife; marry (someone) to a wife

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

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