rhymes
word · lemma: rhyme
/ˈɹaɪmz/
rymz
/ɹˈaɪmz/
rymz
Definition
Words or lines that have the same ending sounds. Often used in poetry and songs.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as a noun in plural ('funny rhymes') or as a verb ('cat rhymes with hat'). Common in nursery rhymes, poetry, and music. Note: 'rhyme' (noun/verb) vs. 'rhythm' (beat, pattern) are different.
Spanish: rimasPortuguese (BR): rimasPortuguese (PT): rimasChinese (Simplified): 押韵Chinese (Traditional): 押韻Hindi: तुकArabic: قوافيBengali: ছড়া - মিলRussian: рифмыJapanese: 韻（いん）Vietnamese: vầnKorean: 운 - 운율Turkish: kafiye - uyakUrdu: قافیہIndonesian: rima
Example Sentences
The word 'cat' rhymes with 'hat'.
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Children love to learn rhymes.
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Many songs have simple rhymes.
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He writes funny rhymes for children's books.
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Can you make up some new rhymes for this melody?
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Sometimes poets use unusual rhymes to surprise the reader.
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