Words that rhyme with run-down
Run-down is a 2-syllable word with 35 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are breakdown, clampdown, clown. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of run-down
- worn and broken down by hard use; "a creaky shack"; "a decrepit bus...its seats held together with friction tape"; "a flea-bitten sofa"; "a run-down neighborhood"; "a woebegone old shack"
- having the spring unwound; "a run-down watch"
2 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "run-down" in lyrics
See how run-down is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Her's a little run-down"
Amil f/ Jay-Z — That's Right
What do these rhymes mean?
- breakdown
- the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue
- clampdown
- sudden restriction on an activity
- clown
- a rude or vulgar fool a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior act as or like a clown
- comedown
- decline to a lower status or level
- countdown
- counting backward from an arbitrary number to indicate the time remaining before some event (such as launching a space
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "run-down" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like breakdown, clampdown, clown create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "run-down" 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.