Words that rhyme with nearly
Nearly is a 2-syllable word with 24 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are austerely, biyearly, cavalierly. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of nearly
- adverb
- (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"
- 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:
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"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"
- biyearly
- every two years; "this festival takes places biennially" twice a year occurring every second year
- 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
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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 austerely, biyearly, cavalierly 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.