167+ Words that rhyme with rare

Rare is a 1-syllable word with 167 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are welfare, care, stare. 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 rare

adjective
  1. not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness; "a rare word"; "rare books"
  2. recurring only at long intervals; "a rare appearance"; "total eclipses are rare events"
  3. not widely distributed; "rare herbs"; "rare patches of green in the desert"

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Examples of "rare" in lyrics

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

  • "Yo' a square and I'm beyond compare and I'm rare"
    Aceyalone — A Book of Human Language
  • "pure blackness, oneness so rare"
    Akon — Mama Africa
  • "I'm sendin shouts that are real rare"
    Akrobatik f/ Brenna Gethers — Rain

What do these rhymes mean?

air
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of; "air pollution
care
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required
compare
qualities that are comparable; "no comparison between the two books
stare
a fixed look with eyes open wide look at with fixed eyes
welfare
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with rare?
Words that rhyme with rare include: welfare, care, stare, air, compare, flare, blair, warfare, scare, spare, and 157 more.
How many syllables does rare have?
Rare has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with rare?
There are 167 words that rhyme with rare: 167 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for rare in a song?
The strongest rhymes for rare in songwriting are welfare, care, stare. 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 rare?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with rare include welfare, care, stare, air, compare. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: care, stare; 1-syllable: welfare, compare; 2-syllable: unaware, debonair. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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