12+ Words that rhyme with rarely

Rarely is a 3-syllable word with 12 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are barely, fairly, sparely. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of rarely

adverb
  1. not often; "we rarely met"

1 syllable

2 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "rarely" in lyrics

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

  • "Like she, makin' it barely and my kids is eatin rarely"
    Beanie Sigel f/ Freeway, Young Chris — I Can't Go on This Way
  • "Shoot em up, bang-bang! Miss targets rarely"
    The Beatnuts — No Equal
  • "Visually you see my rarely"
    Deadly Venoms f/ K.G.B., M.M.O. — Ring Bells Posse (P.Y.N. Symphony)

What do these rhymes mean?

barely
only a very short time before; "they could barely hear the speaker"; "we hardly knew them"; "just missed being hit
fairly
to a moderately sufficient extent or degree; "pretty big"; "pretty bad"; "jolly decent of him
sparely
in a spare manner; "William held me longest with his recent bronzes sparely arranged at Waddington's galleries"
squarely
directly and without evasion; not roundabout; "to face a problem squarely
unfairly
in an unfair manner; "they dealt with him unfairly"; "their accusations hit below the belt"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "rarely" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

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