31+ Words that rhyme with overtaking

Overtaking is a 4-syllable word with 31 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are breaking, making, baking. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of overtaking

noun
  1. 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"

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Examples of "overtaking" in lyrics

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

  • "What gets your adrenaline pumping? Overtaking"
    Pharcyde — Rush

What do these rhymes mean?

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"
making
the act that results in something coming to be; "the devising of plans"; "the fashioning of pots and pans
taking
very attractive; capturing interest; "a fetching new hairstyle"; "something inexpressibly taking in his manner
waking
marked by full consciousness or alertness; "worked every moment of my waking hours" the state of remaining awake

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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 breaking, making, 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with overtaking?
Words that rhyme with overtaking include: breaking, making, baking, taking, waking, shaking, retaking, forsaking, mistaking, remaking, and 21 more.
How many syllables does overtaking have?
Overtaking has 4 syllables.
How many words rhyme with overtaking?
There are 31 words that rhyme with overtaking: 31 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for overtaking in a song?
The strongest rhymes for overtaking in songwriting are breaking, making, baking. 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 overtaking?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with overtaking include breaking, making, baking, taking, waking. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: breaking, making; 1-syllable: retaking, forsaking; 2-syllable: moviemaking, profittaking. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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