365+ Words that rhyme with tear

Tear is a 1-syllable word with 365 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are fear, year, clear. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of tear

noun
  1. a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands; "his story brought tears to her eyes"
  2. an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart; "there was a rip in his pants"; "she had snags in her stockings"
  3. an occasion for excessive eating or drinking; "they went on a bust that lasted three days"

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Examples of "tear" in lyrics

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

  • "Oh I just had to shed a tear"
    2 Live Crew — 2 Live Blues
  • "but a man will never shed a tear"
    51.50 — Games People Play
  • "On your face looks scared, your spacesuits got a tear"
    Aceyalone — A Book of Human Language

What do these rhymes mean?

air
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of; "air pollution
cheer
a cry or shout of approval the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
clear
completely; "read the book clear to the end"; "slept clear through the night
fear
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or
year
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days; "she is 4 years old

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with tear?
Words that rhyme with tear include: fear, year, clear, air, cheer, appear, ear, bear, near, rear, and 355 more.
How many syllables does tear have?
Tear has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with tear?
There are 365 words that rhyme with tear: 365 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for tear in a song?
The strongest rhymes for tear in songwriting are fear, year, clear. 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 tear?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with tear include fear, year, clear, air, cheer. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: fear, year; 1-syllable: appear, aware; 2-syllable: chandelier, disappear. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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