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184+ Words that rhyme with very

Very is a 2-syllable word with 184 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are vary, wary, fairy. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of very

adverb
  1. used as intensifiers; `real' is sometimes used informally for `really'; `rattling' is informal; "she was very gifted"; "he played very well"; "a really enjoyable evening"; "I'm real sorry about it"; "a rattling good yarn"
  2. precisely so; "on the very next page"; "he expected the very opposite"
adjective
  1. precisely as stated; "the very center of town"

1 syllable

2 syllables

8 syllables

Examples of "very" in lyrics

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

  • "But moms did the supernatural, very"
    Ahmad — Ordinary People
  • "Ingredients to track the house, very"
    Bomfunk MC's — Other Emcee's
  • "mary mary very"
    Coolio — Mary Jane (I'm in Love With)

What do these rhymes mean?

fairy
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers offensive term for an openly homosexual man
hairy
having or covered with hair; "Jacob was a hairy man"; "a hairy caterpillar" hazardous and frightening
nary
(used with singular count nouns) colloquial for `not a' or `not one' or `never a'; "heard nary a sound"
vary
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
wary
marked by keen caution and watchful prudence; "they were wary in their movements"; "a wary glance at the black clouds

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "very" 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 very?
Words that rhyme with very include: vary, wary, fairy, hairy, nary, aerie, marry, parry, canary, contrary, and 174 more.
How many syllables does very have?
Very has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with very?
There are 184 words that rhyme with very: 184 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for very in a song?
The strongest rhymes for very in songwriting are vary, wary, fairy. 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 very?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with very include vary, wary, fairy, hairy, nary. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: aerie, barrie; 1-syllable: vary, wary; 2-syllable: canary, contrary. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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