23+ Words that rhyme with lives

Lives is a 2-syllable word with 23 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are ives, chives, fives. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

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Examples of "lives" in lyrics

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

  • "Say hi to chocolate t--i f----d lives"
    12 O'Clock w/ Raekwon the Chef — Nasty Immigrants *
  • "Stop and analyze in eighty-five Hawaiian c--e flex three lives"
    12 O'Clock w/ Raekwon the Chef — Nasty Immigrants *
  • "At Kent State, they took four lives"
    3rd Bass f/ Prince Paul — The Gas Face (Remix)

What do these rhymes mean?

chives
perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning cylindrical leaves used fresh as a mild onion-flavored
fives
a game resembling handball; played on a court with a front wall and two side walls
hives
an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins
ives
United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954) United States lithographer who (with

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "lives" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with lives?
Words that rhyme with lives include: ives, chives, fives, hives, knives, wives, arrives, drives, derives, deprives, and 13 more.
How many syllables does lives have?
Lives has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with lives?
There are 23 words that rhyme with lives: 23 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for lives in a song?
The strongest rhymes for lives in songwriting are ives, chives, fives. 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 lives?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with lives include ives, chives, fives, hives, knives. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ives, chives; 1-syllable: arrives, derives; 2-syllable: alewives, housewives. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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