68+ Words that rhyme with otherwise
Otherwise is a 3-syllable word with 68 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are advise, allies, anticlockwise. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of otherwise
- adverb
- in other respects or ways; "he is otherwise normal"; "the funds are not otherwise available"; "an otherwise hopeless situation"
- in another and different manner; "very soon you will know differently"; "she thought otherwise"; "there is no way out other than the fire escape"
- adjective
- other than as supposed or expected; "the outcome was otherwise"
1 syllable
2 syllables
- advise
- allies
- apprise
- arise
- chastise
- clockwise
- coastwise
- comprise
- crabwise
- crosswise
- demise
- despise
- disguise
- endwise
- incise
- leastwise
- lengthwise
- nowise
- revise
- slantwise
- stepwise
- surmise
- surprise
- unwise
- baptize
- breadthwise
- longwise
- streetwise
- applies
- belies
- complies
- decries
- implies
- supplies
- widthwise
4 syllables
Examples of "otherwise" in lyrics
See how otherwise is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Yo, I shoot to fill heads dreads or otherwise"
Akrobatik — SayYesSayWord -
"We need enough spins to blow up, otherwise"
Alltruisms — Clusterbombs Laos -
"wouldn't have known otherwise"
Bavu Blakes — See You
What do these rhymes mean?
- advise
- give advice to; "The teacher counsels troubled students
- allies
- the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter
- anticlockwise
- in a direction opposite to the direction in which the hands of a clock move
- apprise
- inform (somebody) of something; "I advised him that the rent was due" make aware of
- arise
- come into existence; take on form or shape; "A new religious movement originated in that country
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "otherwise" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like advise, allies, anticlockwise create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "otherwise" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.