Words that rhyme with sift
Sift is a 1-syllable word with 33 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are adrift, airlift, downshift. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of sift
verb
- move as if through a sieve; "The soldiers sifted through the woods"
- separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements; "sift the flour"
- check and sort carefully; "sift the information"
2 syllables
3 syllables
Examples of "sift" in lyrics
See how sift is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"While others get played quick, cause we be making hits through the grave sift"
Shyheim f/ Raekwon, RZA, Madman, Killa Sin, Rubbabandz — Young Godz
What do these rhymes mean?
- adrift
- floating freely; not anchored; "the boat wasset adrift" off course, wandering aimlessly
- airlift
- transportation of people or goods by air (especially when other means of access are unavailable) fly people or goods to
- downshift
- a change from a financially rewarding but stressful career to a less well paid but more fulfilling one a change to a
- drift
- a force that moves something along the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship
- festschrift
- a collection of writings published in honor of a scholar
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "sift" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like adrift, airlift, downshift create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.