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64+ Words that rhyme with widening

Widening is a 3-syllable word with 64 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are gardening, awning, caning. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of widening

noun
  1. an increase in width
  2. a part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park
  3. the act of making something wider

2 syllables

5 syllables

Examples of "widening" in lyrics

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

  • "sphincter widening"
    AOL — AOL
  • "i-10 monroe st widening"
    AOL — AOL
  • "i-10 and monroe st widening"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

awning
a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun
caning
work made of interlaced slender branches (especially willow branches)
gardening
the cultivation of plants
inning
(baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat
lining
a protective covering that protects an inside surface a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "widening" has 3 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 widening?
Words that rhyme with widening include: gardening, awning, caning, inning, lining, tuning, cunning, dawning, evening, kenning, and 54 more.
How many syllables does widening have?
Widening has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with widening?
There are 64 words that rhyme with widening: 64 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for widening in a song?
The strongest rhymes for widening in songwriting are gardening, awning, caning. 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 widening?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with widening include gardening, awning, caning, inning, lining. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: awning, caning; 1-syllable: gardening, evening; 2-syllable: awakening, overweening. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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