173+ Words that rhyme with rear

Rear is a 1-syllable word with 173 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are clear, hear, fear. 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 rear

adjective
  1. located in or toward the back or rear; "the chair's rear legs"; "the rear door of the plane"; "on the rearward side"
noun
  1. the back of a military formation or procession; "infantrymen were in the rear"
  2. the side of an object that is opposite its front; "his room was toward the rear of the hotel"

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Examples of "rear" in lyrics

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

  • "Or the whip with funny doors and the engine in the rear"
    8Ball and Devius — Er'Body Kno' Me
  • "Three course of course, but you can still see the size of my rear"
    9th Prince — Raised Cain
  • "We're smoking in here with both engineers in a studio rear"
    Abstract Rude w/ Moka Only and Prevail — Smokin' In Here

What do these rhymes mean?

clear
completely; "read the book clear to the end"; "slept clear through the night
ear
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium good hearing; "he had a keen ear
fear
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or
hear
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
year
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days; "she is 4 years old

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with rear?
Words that rhyme with rear include: clear, hear, fear, year, ear, gear, tear, spear, career, near, and 163 more.
How many syllables does rear have?
Rear has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with rear?
There are 173 words that rhyme with rear: 173 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for rear in a song?
The strongest rhymes for rear in songwriting are clear, hear, fear. 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 rear?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with rear include clear, hear, fear, year, ear. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: clear, hear; 1-syllable: career, adhere; 2-syllable: disappear, chandelier. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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