Words that rhyme with shut

Shut is a 1-syllable word with 40 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are abut, at, cut. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of shut

adjective
  1. not open; "the door slammed shut"
  2. used especially of mouth or eyes; "he sat quietly with closed eyes"; "his eyes were shut against the sunlight"
verb
  1. move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut; "Close the door"; "shut the window"

Examples of "shut" in lyrics

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

  • "You'll be jacked up, weakened with your eyes half shut"
    9th Prince f/ Islord, Ruthless Bastards, T.M.F. — Generation Next
  • "With magnified magnanimous appearance sandy sinners in opinion shut"
    Aesop Rock — How to Be a Carpenter
  • "And they would make a weird face the second the door shut"
    Aesop Rock — No Regrets

What do these rhymes mean?

abut
lie adjacent to another or share a boundary; "Canada adjoins the U.S."; "England marches with Scotland"
at
a highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series)
cut
separated into parts or laid open or penetrated with a sharp edge or instrument; "the cut surface was mottled
glut
the quality of being so overabundant that prices fall overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
hut
temporary military shelter small crude shelter used as a dwelling

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

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