172+ Words that rhyme with severe

Severe is a 2-syllable word with 172 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are inhere, rehear, beer. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of severe

adjective
  1. intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality; "severe pain"; "a severe case of flu"; "a terrible cough"; "under wicked fire from the enemy's guns"; "a wicked cough"
  2. very strong or vigorous; "strong winds"; "a hard left to the chin"; "a knockout punch"; "a severe blow"
  3. severely simple; "a stark interior"

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Examples of "severe" in lyrics

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

  • "Salute, spit swat, spine, subtle severe"
    Achozen — Salute/Sacrifice
  • "Ya need for a true baller severe"
    All City — The Hot Joint (Clark Kent Remix)
  • "And this year, I'm gonna hit em severe"
    Black Rob f/ Puff Daddy — PD World Tour

What do these rhymes mean?

beer
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
cheer
a cry or shout of approval the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
dear
with affection; "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her affectionately" at a great cost; "he paid dearly for the food
inhere
be inherent in something
rehear
hear or try a court case anew

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "severe" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with severe?
Words that rhyme with severe include: inhere, rehear, beer, dear, cheer, clear, adhere, appear, career, revere, and 162 more.
How many syllables does severe have?
Severe has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with severe?
There are 172 words that rhyme with severe: 172 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for severe in a song?
The strongest rhymes for severe in songwriting are inhere, rehear, beer. 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 severe?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with severe include inhere, rehear, beer, dear, cheer. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: beer, dear; 1-syllable: inhere, rehear; 2-syllable: persevere, chandelier. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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