Words that rhyme with westward
Westward is a 2-syllable word with 35 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are afterward, awkward, backward. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of westward
- adverb
- toward the west; "they traveled westward toward the setting sun"
- adjective
- moving toward the west; "westbound pioneers"
- noun
- the cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees
2 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "westward" in lyrics
See how westward is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"And I'm stabbing westward"
Atoms Family — Small Violins -
"a river flowing westward"
AOL — AOL -
"resons people migrated westward"
AOL — AOL
What do these rhymes mean?
- afterward
- happening at a time subsequent to a reference time; "he apologized subsequently
- awkward
- causing inconvenience; "they arrived at an awkward time" lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance
- backward
- at or to or toward the back or rear; "he moved back"; "tripped when he stepped backward
- downward
- spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position; "don't fall down
- eastward
- toward the east; "they migrated eastward to Sweden" moving toward the east
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "westward" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like afterward, awkward, backward create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "westward" 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.