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13+ Words that rhyme with previous

Previous is a 2-syllable word with 13 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are devious, envious, obvious. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of previous

adjective
  1. just preceding something else in time or order; "the previous owner"; "my old house was larger"
  2. (used especially of persons) of the immediate past; "the former president"; "our late President is still very active"; "the previous occupant of the White House"
  3. too soon or too hasty; "our condemnation of him was a bit previous"; "a premature judgment"

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "previous" in lyrics

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

  • "judges upheld the previous"
    2 Live Crew — Banned in the U.S.A.
  • "Sometimes the main ingredient used in ploy confirming what was stated previous"
    Bahamadia — Beautiful Things
  • "Girls don't trust me because of my previous"
    Charizma & Peanut Butter Wolf — Devotion

What do these rhymes mean?

devious
indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading; "used devious means to achieve success
envious
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages; "he was never covetous before he met her
obvious
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind; "obvious errors"
pervious
admitting of passage or entrance; "pervious soil"; "a metal pervious to heat"
vesuvius
a volcano in southwestern Italy on the Mediterranean coast

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "previous" 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 previous?
Words that rhyme with previous include: devious, envious, obvious, pervious, vesuvius, oblivious, impervious, lascivious, ingredients, flavius, and 3 more.
How many syllables does previous have?
Previous has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with previous?
There are 13 words that rhyme with previous: 13 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for previous in a song?
The strongest rhymes for previous in songwriting are devious, envious, obvious. 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 previous?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with previous include devious, envious, obvious, pervious, vesuvius. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: devious, envious; 1-syllable: vesuvius, oblivious. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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