Words that rhyme with overtaking
Overtaking is a 4-syllable word with 31 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are aching, backbreaking, baking. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of overtaking
- noun
- going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it; "she drove but well but her reckless passing of every car on the road frightened me"
2 syllables
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Examples of "overtaking" in lyrics
See how overtaking is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"What gets your adrenaline pumping? Overtaking"
Pharcyde — Rush
What do these rhymes mean?
- aching
- causing a dull and steady pain; "my aching head
- backbreaking
- characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
- baking
- as hot as if in an oven making bread or cake or pastry etc. cooking by dry heat in an oven
- breaking
- the act of breaking something; "the breakage was unavoidable"
- breathtaking
- tending to cause suspension of regular breathing; "a breathless flight"; "breathtaking adventure"
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "overtaking" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like aching, backbreaking, baking create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "overtaking" has 4 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.