36+ Words that rhyme with survive

Survive is a 2-syllable word with 36 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are alive, five, drive. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of survive

verb
  1. continue to live through hardship or adversity; "We went without water and food for 3 days"; "These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America"; "The race car driver lived through several very serious accidents"; "how long can a person last without food and water?"
  2. continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.); "He survived the cancer against all odds"
  3. support oneself; "he could barely exist on such a low wage"; "Can you live on $2000 a month in New York City?"; "Many people in the world have to subsist on $1 a day"

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Examples of "survive" in lyrics

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

  • "A nine to five it's a job to survive"
    12 O'Clock w/ Raekwon the Chef — Nasty Immigrants *
  • "Creature chronic, heat holders only survive"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Franky Botts, Lighter Shade, Molly-Q — Let it Bang
  • "Clockin thirty G's a year to survive"
    3rd Bass — Product of the Environment

What do these rhymes mean?

alive
possessing life; "the happiest person alive"; "the nerve is alive"; "doctors are working hard to keep him alive
drive
the act of applying force to propel something
five
being one more than four the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one a team that plays basketball a playing
live
not recorded; "the opera was broadcast live" actually being performed at the time of hearing or viewing
strive
attempt by employing effort; "we endeavor to make our customers happy" to exert much effort or energy

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "survive" 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 survive?
Words that rhyme with survive include: alive, five, drive, strive, live, arrive, contrive, dive, connive, jive, and 26 more.
How many syllables does survive have?
Survive has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with survive?
There are 36 words that rhyme with survive: 36 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for survive in a song?
The strongest rhymes for survive in songwriting are alive, five, drive. 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 survive?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with survive include alive, five, drive, strive, live. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: five, drive; 1-syllable: alive, arrive; 2-syllable: nosedive, overdrive. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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