Rhyme — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈrīm/

Meaning & Definition of Rhyme

Rhyme (noun)

  1. correspondence in terminal sounds of units of composition or utterance (such as two or more words or lines of verse)
  2. one of two or more words thus corresponding in sound
  3. correspondence of other than terminal word sounds

Rhyme (verb)

  1. to end in syllables that are rhymes
  2. to make rhymes; also, to compose rhyming verse
  3. to be in accord, harmonize

Rhyme (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to be in agreement on every point

    "the new results don't rhyme with what we found out before"

    similar: accord, agree, answer, check, chord, cohere, coincide, comport, conform, consist, correspond, dovetail, fit, go, harmonize, jibe, sort, square, tally, fall in with
    related: equal, match, parallel, align, line up, register
    opposite: differ (from), disagree (with)
    near: contradict, dispute, gainsay, negate, nullify, clash, conflict, jar

Rhyme (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in song, poetry

    similar: minstrelsy, poesy, poetry, song, verse, blank verse, free verse, vers libre
    opposite: prose

Related Entry: Rime (noun)

Rime is a different word from Rhyme. The synonyms below are for rime, not for rhyme.

  1. a covering of tiny ice crystals on a cold surface

    "rime on the bedroom window after a bitterly cold night"

    similar: frost, hoar, hoarfrost
    related: frostwork

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Rhyme

The most common words with a similar meaning to Rhyme:

accord, agree, answer, check, chord, cohere, coincide, comport, conform, consist, correspond, dovetail, fit, go, harmonize, jibe, sort, square, tally, fall in with, minstrelsy, poesy, poetry, song, verse, blank verse, free verse, vers libre

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Rhyme

Words with the opposite meaning of Rhyme:

differ (from), disagree (with), prose

Related Words for Rhyme

equal, match, parallel, align, line up, register

Near Antonyms of Rhyme

contradict, dispute, gainsay, negate, nullify, clash, conflict, jar

Word Forms of Rhyme

Inflections: rhymed, rimed, rhyming, riming

Derived words: rhymeless (adjective), rhymer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Rhyme

Middle English rime, from Anglo-French

First known use: 13th century

Words & Phrases Containing Rhyme

rhyme or reason, rhyme royal, rhyme scheme, beginning rhyme, eye rhyme, head rhyme

Frequently Asked Questions about Rhyme

What does "Rhyme" mean?

"Rhyme" means correspondence in terminal sounds of units of composition or utterance (such as two or more words or lines of verse). As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: correspondence in terminal sounds of units of composition or utterance (such as two or more words or lines of verse). It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Rhyme"?

Other words for "Rhyme" include accord, agree, answer, check, chord, cohere, coincide and comport. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Rhyme" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Rhyme"?

There are 34 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Rhyme". Common alternatives include accord, agree, answer, check, chord, cohere, coincide, comport, conform and consist.

What is the opposite of "Rhyme"?

Antonyms of "Rhyme" include differ (from), disagree (with) and prose. Near antonyms include contradict, dispute, gainsay and negate.

How do you use "Rhyme" in a sentence?

Examples of "Rhyme" in a sentence: "the new results don't rhyme with what we found out before".

Is "Rhyme" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Rhyme" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Rhyme"?

"Rhyme" is pronounced /ˈrīm/.

What is the origin of the word "Rhyme"?

"Rhyme" comes from Middle English rime, from Anglo-French. First known use: 13th century.