Words that rhyme with rife

Rife is a 1-syllable word with 25 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are afterlife, alewife, fishwife. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of rife

adjective
  1. most frequent or common; "prevailing winds"
  2. excessively abundant

Examples of "rife" in lyrics

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

  • "guerin rife"
    AOL — AOL
  • "royal raymond rife"
    AOL — AOL
  • "dr. royal rife"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

afterlife
life after death
alewife
flesh of shad-like fish abundant along the Atlantic coast or in coastal streams shad-like food fish that runs rivers to
fishwife
someone who sells fish
housewife
a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income
knife
edge tool used as a cutting instrument

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

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