Words that rhyme with rather
Rather is a 2-syllable word with 47 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are another, blather, bother. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of rather
- on the contrary; "rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left"; "he didn't call; rather (or instead), he wrote her a letter"; "used English terms instead of Latin ones"
- to some (great or small) extent; "it was rather cold"; "the party was rather nice"; "the knife is rather dull"; "I rather regret that I cannot attend"; "He's rather good at playing the cello"; "he is kind of shy"
- more readily or willingly; "clean it well, preferably with warm water"; "I'd rather be in Philadelphia"; "I'd sooner die than give up"
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Examples of "rather" in lyrics
See how rather is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"And to tell the truth, I would rather"
Color Changin Click — Me & My Money -
"Is big enough to cover up this blood, sweat, I'd rather"
Drapht — Who Am I -
"But rather"
Knoc-turn'al f/ Nate Dogg, Shade Sheist, Warren G, Xzibit — Str8 West Coast (Remix)
What do these rhymes mean?
- another
- any of various alternatives; some other; "put it off to another (or some other) day"
- blather
- foolish gibberish to talk foolishly; "The two women babbled and crooned at the baby"
- bother
- an angry disturbance; "he didn't want to make a fuss"; "they had labor trouble
- brother
- a male with the same parents as someone else
- buffer
- (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "rather" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like another, blather, bother create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "rather" 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.