Words That Rhyme With "time"
Time is one of the great universal subjects — which makes it one of the most written-about words in all of music and poetry. Its 'ime' sound family is compact but powerful, and its near and slant rhymes open up significantly more territory for creative exploration.
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Famous uses of "time" in music and poetry
"Time After Time" — Cyndi Lauper
Lauper uses time as a symbol of loyalty and emotional persistence, the repetition in the title itself functioning as a kind of rhyme device.
"The Times They Are A-Changin'" — Bob Dylan
Dylan's protest anthem makes time itself the subject — a force of historical change that no one can stop, with rhymes that drive the message forward relentlessly.
"To His Coy Mistress" — Andrew Marvell
This classic metaphysical poem is entirely structured around time as a pressure — the speaker using it to argue urgency and desire.
Frequently asked questions
What rhymes perfectly with time?
Perfect rhymes for 'time' include rhyme, climb, lime, crime, prime, sublime, and paradigm — all sharing the long 'ime' sound.
What are near rhymes for time?
Near rhymes include team, tame, tone, and dime — words that shift slightly from the exact sound for a looser, more modern effect.
Why do so many songs use time as a theme?
Time is a universal human experience — everyone feels its passage, its loss, and its weight. That universality makes it emotionally resonant for almost any audience.
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