lyrics — the words of a song
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the words of a song
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪrɪks/
Example Sentences
- The lyrics of this song are so cheesy that even my cat left the room.
- I always mess up the lyrics when singing in the shower.
- The rapper's lyrics touched on important social issues.
lyrics
NOUN[/ˈlɪrɪks/]
the words of a song
💡 Concept
The singer wrote beautiful lyrics for her new song.
🧠 Mnemonic
The girl repeated her favorite lyrics while listening to music. (LYRICS → lines you repeat → words of a song)
🎵 Rhyme
The children mimicked the lyrics and enjoyed the music together.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈlɪrɪks/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈlɪrɪks/
🌳Etymology
Rootlyr-
Suffix--ics
🎵Rhyme
tricksbricksstickspicks
tricks
bricks
sticks
picks
🔗Collocations
song lyrics
write lyrics
meaningful lyrics
lyrics video
memorize lyrics
rap lyrics
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The lyrics of this song are so cheesy that even my cat left the room.”
😄 Fun example
“I always mess up the lyrics when singing in the shower.”
“The rapper's lyrics touched on important social issues.”
“She writes beautiful lyrics that make people cry.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
wordsversestextlines
Antonyms
melodyinstrumentalmusic
Related
songwritercomposervocalistrhymeversechorus
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