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17+ Words that rhyme with move

Move is a 1-syllable word with 17 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are groove, prove, approve. 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 move

noun
  1. the act of deciding to do something; "he didn't make a move to help"; "his first move was to hire a lawyer"
  2. the act of changing your residence or place of business; "they say that three moves equal one fire"
  3. a change of position that does not entail a change of location; "the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise"; "movement is a sign of life"; "an impatient move of his hand"; "gastrointestinal motility"

1 syllable

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Examples of "move" in lyrics

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

  • "But if you got a groove and you feel you gotta move"
    2 Hungry Bros. present 8thW1 f/ Janelle Renee — More Go
  • "If the music makes you move"
    2 Low — The Groove with Mr. Scarface
  • "From the open toe pumps to the way that you move"
    40 Glocc f/ Suga Free, Mr. Shadow — Leave Me Alone (Little Bitty Box)

What do these rhymes mean?

approve
give sanction to; "I approve of his educational policies" judge to be right or commendable; think well of
behoove
be appropriate or necessary; "It behooves us to reflect on this matter"
groove
a long narrow furrow cut either by a natural process (such as erosion) or by a tool (as e.g. a groove in a phonograph
improve
to make better; "The editor improved the manuscript with his changes" get better; "The weather improved toward evening"
prove
be shown or be found to be; "She proved to be right"; "The medicine turned out to save her life

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with move?
Words that rhyme with move include: groove, prove, approve, behoove, improve, disprove, disapprove, remove, love, countermove, and 7 more.
How many syllables does move have?
Move has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with move?
There are 17 words that rhyme with move: 17 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for move in a song?
The strongest rhymes for move in songwriting are groove, prove, approve. 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 move?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with move include groove, prove, approve, behoove, improve. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: groove, prove; 1-syllable: approve, behoove; 2-syllable: disapprove, countermove. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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