Words that rhyme with only
Only is a 2-syllable word with 97 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are benignly, brazenly, certainly. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of only
- 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"
- 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"
- with nevertheless the final result; "He arrived only to find his wife dead"; "We won only to lose again in the next round"
1 syllable
2 syllables
3 syllables
- benignly
- brazenly
- certainly
- commonly
- drunkenly
- evenly
- finely
- forlornly
- heavenly
- humanly
- lonely
- maidenly
- malignly
- matronly
- openly
- rottenly
- sanely
- slatternly
- slovenly
- stubbornly
- suddenly
- sullenly
- timely
- ungainly
- unmanly
- wantonly
- womanly
- woodenly
- osmanli
- uncleanly
- christianly
- brokenly
- condignly
- cravenly
- frozenly
- goldenly
- leadenly
- yeomanly
- pronely
- hinely
- conely
4 syllables
5 syllables
Examples of "only" in lyrics
See how only is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"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"
- certainly
- definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely'); "the results are surely encouraging
- 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"
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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 benignly, brazenly, certainly 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.