97+ Words that rhyme with only

Only is a 2-syllable word with 97 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are cleanly, benignly, brazenly. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of only

adverb
  1. and nothing more; "I was merely asking"; "it is simply a matter of time"; "just a scratch"; "he was only a child"; "hopes that last but a moment"
  2. without any others being included or involved; "was entirely to blame"; "a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children"; "he works for Mr. Smith exclusively"; "did it solely for money"; "the burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone"; "a privilege granted only to him"
  3. with nevertheless the final result; "He arrived only to find his wife dead"; "We won only to lose again in the next round"

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Examples of "only" in lyrics

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

  • "Lately, I'm lonely cause you're still the only"
    3 Melancholy Gypsies — Beautiful Mind
  • "Cause I made a promise to your mama when we was only 12"
    504 Boyz — Beefing
  • "to only"
    51.50 — Stuck in the Game

What do these rhymes mean?

benignly
in a benign manner; "this drug is benignly soporific"
brazenly
in a brazen manner; "he spoke brazenly"
cleanly
in an adroit manner; "he bounced it cleanly off the wall" in a manner that minimizes dirt and pollution
commonly
under normal conditions; "usually she was late"
divinely
by divine means; "the divinely appointed means of rescue from temporal existence"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "only" 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 only?
Words that rhyme with only include: cleanly, benignly, brazenly, commonly, divinely, certainly, drunkenly, lonely, manly, wanly, and 87 more.
How many syllables does only have?
Only has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with only?
There are 97 words that rhyme with only: 97 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for only in a song?
The strongest rhymes for only in songwriting are cleanly, benignly, brazenly. 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 only?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with only include cleanly, benignly, brazenly, commonly, divinely. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ernie; 1-syllable: cleanly, manly; 2-syllable: benignly, brazenly. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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