33+ Words that rhyme with waking

Waking is a 2-syllable word with 33 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are making, shaking, breaking. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of waking

adjective
  1. marked by full consciousness or alertness; "worked every moment of my waking hours"
noun
  1. the state of remaining awake; "days of danger and nights of waking"

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Examples of "waking" in lyrics

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

  • "Only in space when the world is waking"
    Sole & The Skyrider Band — Nothing Pt. 2
  • "From forth dull sleep by dreadful fancy waking,"
    William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece
  • "exercise waking"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

aching
causing a dull and steady pain; "my aching head
baking
as hot as if in an oven making bread or cake or pastry etc. cooking by dry heat in an oven
breaking
the act of breaking something; "the breakage was unavoidable"
making
the act that results in something coming to be; "the devising of plans"; "the fashioning of pots and pans
shaking
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements a shaky motion

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "waking" 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 waking?
Words that rhyme with waking include: making, shaking, breaking, aching, baking, remaking, retaking, forsaking, mistaking, waiting, and 23 more.
How many syllables does waking have?
Waking has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with waking?
There are 33 words that rhyme with waking: 33 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for waking in a song?
The strongest rhymes for waking in songwriting are making, shaking, breaking. 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 waking?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with waking include making, shaking, breaking, aching, baking. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: making, shaking; 1-syllable: remaking, retaking; 2-syllable: caretaking. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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