172+ Words that rhyme with near

Near is a 1-syllable word with 172 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are fear, clear, ear. 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 near

adverb
  1. near in time or place or relationship; "as the wedding day drew near"; "stood near the door"; "don't shoot until they come near"; "getting near to the true explanation"; "her mother is always near"; "The end draws nigh"; "the bullet didn't come close"; "don't get too close to the fire"
  2. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but; "the job is (just) about done"; "the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded"; "we're almost finished"; "the car all but ran her down"; "he nearly fainted"; "talked for nigh onto 2 hours"; "the recording is well-nigh perfect"; "virtually all the parties signed the contract"; "I was near exhausted by the run"; "most everyone agrees"
adjective
  1. not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances; "near neighbors"; "in the near future"; "they are near equals"; "his nearest approach to success"; "a very near thing"; "a near hit by the bomb"; "she was near tears"; "she was close to tears"; "had a close call"

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Examples of "near" in lyrics

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

  • "Makin' love, holdin' you near"
    2 Live Crew — C'mon Babe
  • "Bow down to the best from far and near"
    2 Live Crew — 2 Live is Here
  • "Cause I know that my time is real motherfuckin near"
    4 Deep — Ain't No Luv

What do these rhymes mean?

clear
completely; "read the book clear to the end"; "slept clear through the night
ear
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium good hearing; "he had a keen ear
fear
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or
hear
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
year
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days; "she is 4 years old

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with near?
Words that rhyme with near include: fear, clear, ear, hear, year, spear, appear, dear, tear, gear, and 162 more.
How many syllables does near have?
Near has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with near?
There are 172 words that rhyme with near: 172 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for near in a song?
The strongest rhymes for near in songwriting are fear, clear, ear. 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 near?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with near include fear, clear, ear, hear, year. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: fear, clear; 1-syllable: appear, adhere; 2-syllable: auctioneer, chandelier. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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