162+ Words that rhyme with nigh
Nigh is a 1-syllable word with 162 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are alloy, ally, apply. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of nigh
- adverb
- 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"
- (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
- 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"
1 syllable
- belie
- cry
- die
- dry
- fly
- goodbye
- hi
- high
- lxi
- phi
- pi
- pry
- shy
- sigh
- sky
- spy
- sty
- stye
- thigh
- untie
- vie
- why
- wry
- xi
- bi
- i
- kwai
- psi
- thai
- y
- buy
- by
- bye
- chi
- dye
- eye
- fry
- guy
- lie
- lye
- pie
- ply
- rye
- sly
- spry
- tie
- try
- vi
- ai
- fae
- frye
- tai
- wye
- bligh
- aye
- fie
- jai
- thy
- tri
- di
- fi
- gyi
- kyi
- sci
- sri
- ay
- bae
- brye
- cai
- chai
- crye
- cy
- dai
- drye
- frei
- fye
- gae
- heye
- hy
- keye
- ly
- ngai
- sai
- sy
- lahaie
- mcfly
- uy
- dui
- cspi
- dwi
- blye
- rai
- my
- chae
- kai
- lai
- nye
- pye
- ty
- tye
- wai
- bly
- flye
- tighe
- skye
2 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "nigh" in lyrics
See how nigh is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Hold on deliverance is nigh"
The Cross Movement — Catch 22 -
"Resist the devil he flees, God draws nigh"
Knowdaverbs f/ Advocates, 1/2 Breed, Soul Snatchas — Iguanas in the Midst -
"Taking no notice that she is so nigh,"
William Shakespeare — Venus and Adonis
What do these rhymes mean?
- alloy
- a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or
- ally
- a friendly nation an associate who provides cooperation or assistance
- apply
- put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose; "use your head!
- awry
- away from the correct or expected course; "something has gone awry in our plans
- banzai
- a Japanese cheer of enthusiasm or triumph
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "nigh" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like alloy, ally, apply create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.