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49+ Words that rhyme with nothing

Nothing is a 2-syllable word with 49 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are coming, dumping, suffering. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of nothing

adverb
  1. in no respect; to no degree; "he looks nothing like his father"
noun
  1. a quantity of no importance; "it looked like nothing I had ever seen before"; "reduced to nil all the work we had done"; "we racked up a pathetic goose egg"; "it was all for naught"; "I didn't hear zilch about it"

1 syllable

3 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "nothing" in lyrics

See how nothing is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "When ask for ours, we get nothing"
    2 Live Crew — In the Dust
  • "And if a witness still left in they never leave ya nothing"
    504 Boyz (Krazy/Halleluyah/Yogi & Jazzy) — Them People
  • "Like I said, all the above it's nothing"
    50/50 Twin — It's Nothin'

What do these rhymes mean?

coming
of the relatively near future; "the approaching election"; "this coming Thursday"; "the forthcoming holidays
cutting
(of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character; "cutting remarks"; "edged satire
dumping
selling goods abroad at a price below that charged in the domestic market
loving
feeling or showing love and affection; "loving parents"; "loving glances"
suffering
troubled by pain or loss; "suffering refugees" very unhappy; full of misery; "he felt depressed and miserable

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "nothing" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like coming, dumping, suffering create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "nothing" 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 nothing?
Words that rhyme with nothing include: coming, dumping, suffering, cutting, loving, puffing, buzzing, ducking, promising, king, and 39 more.
How many syllables does nothing have?
Nothing has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with nothing?
There are 49 words that rhyme with nothing: 49 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for nothing in a song?
The strongest rhymes for nothing in songwriting are coming, dumping, suffering. 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 nothing?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with nothing include coming, dumping, suffering, cutting, loving. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: king, thing; 1-syllable: coming, dumping; 2-syllable: suffering, promising. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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