rhyme
word
/ˈɹaɪm/
rym
/ɹˈaɪm/
rym
Definition
A rhyme is when two or more words have the same ending sounds, often used in poetry or songs. It can also mean a short poem or verse that uses this pattern.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in poetry, songs, and children's verses. Common noun and verb: 'write a rhyme', 'these words rhyme'. Typical collocations include 'perfect rhyme', 'near rhyme', and 'nursery rhyme'. Not all song lyrics or poems rhyme. Don't confuse 'rhyme' (sound) with 'rhythm' (beat or pattern).
Spanish: rimaPortuguese (BR): rimaPortuguese (PT): rimaChinese (Simplified): 押韵Chinese (Traditional): 押韻Hindi: तुकArabic: قافيةBengali: ছন্দ - মিল (শব্দের)Russian: рифмаJapanese: 韻 - 押韻するVietnamese: vần - gieo vầnKorean: 운 - 운을 맞추다Turkish: kafiye - uyakUrdu: قافیہ - ہم آہنگ لفظIndonesian: rima - berima
Example Sentences
The words 'cat' and 'hat' rhyme.
basic
Can you find a rhyme for 'blue'?
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Children love nursery rhymes.
basic
His poems always rhyme at the end of each line.
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"Time" and "climb" don't really rhyme, but they're close.
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If you want your song to be catchy, try using more rhyme.
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