125+ Words that rhyme with played

Played is a 1-syllable word with 125 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are paid, lade, laid. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of played

adjective
  1. (of games) engaged in; "the loosely played game"

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1 syllable

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Examples of "played" in lyrics

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

  • "You move over and the record's played"
    3rd Bass — Monte Hall
  • "This fade has been played"
    3rd Bass — Soul in the Hole
  • "Cause I ain't the one to be played"
    415 — Court in the Street

What do these rhymes mean?

glade
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
grade
a body of students who are taught together
lade
remove with or as if with a ladle; "ladle the water out of the bowl" fill or place a load on; "load a car
laid
set down according to a plan: "a carefully laid table with places set for four people"; "stones laid in a pattern"
paid
marked by the reception of pay; "paid work"; "a paid official"; "a paid announcement

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with played?
Words that rhyme with played include: paid, lade, laid, glade, grade, trade, clade, aid, ade, aide, and 115 more.
How many syllables does played have?
Played has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with played?
There are 125 words that rhyme with played: 125 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for played in a song?
The strongest rhymes for played in songwriting are paid, lade, laid. 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 played?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with played include paid, lade, laid, glade, grade. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: paid, lade; 1-syllable: afraid, arcade; 2-syllable: buffeted, colonnade. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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