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31+ Words that rhyme with paved

Paved is a 2-syllable word with 31 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are craved, shaved, engraved. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of paved

adjective
  1. covered with a firm surface

2 syllables

3 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "paved" in lyrics

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

  • "Long walks down the lonely road turned path paved"
    Aceyalone & RJD2 — Caged Bird
  • "Talkin bout walkin miles of roads he paved"
    Blackalicious f/ Jurassic 5, Latyrx — 4000 Miles
  • "And to X-Clan thank you for the road that you paved"
    Daddy-O — Flowin in File

What do these rhymes mean?

craved
wanted intensely; "the child could no longer resist taking one of the craved cookies"; "it produced the desired effect"
depraved
deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good; "depraved criminals
engraved
cut or impressed into a surface; "an incised design"; "engraved invitations"
saved
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin; "a saved soul" guarded from injury or destruction
shaved
having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "paved" 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 paved?
Words that rhyme with paved include: craved, shaved, engraved, saved, depraved, approved, gloved, beloved, unloved, unmoved, and 21 more.
How many syllables does paved have?
Paved has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with paved?
There are 31 words that rhyme with paved: 31 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for paved in a song?
The strongest rhymes for paved in songwriting are craved, shaved, engraved. 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 paved?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with paved include craved, shaved, engraved, saved, depraved. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: craved, shaved; 1-syllable: engraved, depraved; 2-syllable: unrelieved, misbehaved. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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