24+ Words that rhyme with nearly

Nearly is a 2-syllable word with 24 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are clearly, austerely, dearly. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of nearly

adverb
  1. (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"
  2. in a close manner; "the two phenomena are intimately connected"; "the person most nearly concerned"

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Examples of "nearly" in lyrics

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

  • "some remain numb while these others nearly"
    Feenom Circle — Misunderstanding
  • "You can't get nearly"
    Comtpon's Most Wanted — Get Money
  • "You're good, but compared to me you're not nearly"
    MC Shan — Juice Crew Law

What do these rhymes mean?

austerely
in an austere fashion; "the church was austerely simple"
cavalierly
in a proud and domineering manner; "he treated his staff cavalierly"
clearly
without doubt or question; "they were clearly lost
dearly
in a sincere and heartfelt manner; "I would dearly love to know" at a great cost; "he paid dearly for the food
severely
to a severe or serious degree; "fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated"; "badly injured

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "nearly" 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 nearly?
Words that rhyme with nearly include: clearly, austerely, dearly, cavalierly, severely, sincerely, yearly, biyearly, fiercely, early, and 14 more.
How many syllables does nearly have?
Nearly has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with nearly?
There are 24 words that rhyme with nearly: 24 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for nearly in a song?
The strongest rhymes for nearly in songwriting are clearly, austerely, dearly. 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 nearly?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with nearly include clearly, austerely, dearly, cavalierly, severely. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: myrlie; 1-syllable: clearly, dearly; 2-syllable: fiercely, merely. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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