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401+ Words that rhyme with common

Common is a 2-syllable word with 401 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are uncommon, shaman, brahman. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of common

adjective
  1. belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public; "for the common good"; "common lands are set aside for use by all members of a community"
  2. having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual; "the common man"; "a common sailor"; "the common cold"; "a common nuisance"; "followed common procedure"; "it is common knowledge that she lives alone"; "the common housefly"; "a common brand of soap"
  3. common to or shared by two or more parties; "a common friend"; "the mutual interests of management and labor"

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Examples of "common" in lyrics

See how common is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "I'm not from Chicago, but me and the rapper got something in Common"
    9th Prince f/ Planet Asia — Revolution Music
  • "Lyrically I vomit you comet to catatonic, puff on it like Hydroponics , No Comment we have In Common"
    Beast 1333 — America
  • "common"
    Belly — People Change

What do these rhymes mean?

brahman
a member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family)
brahmin
a member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family)
lawman
an officer of the law
shaman
in societies practicing shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds
uncommon
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind; "uncommon birds

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "common" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like uncommon, shaman, brahman create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "common" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with common?
Words that rhyme with common include: uncommon, shaman, brahman, lawman, brahmin, lemon, often, simon, airman, bowman, and 391 more.
How many syllables does common have?
Common has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with common?
There are 401 words that rhyme with common: 401 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for common in a song?
The strongest rhymes for common in songwriting are uncommon, shaman, brahman. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with common?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with common include uncommon, shaman, brahman, lawman, brahmin. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: an, room; 1-syllable: shaman, brahman; 2-syllable: uncommon, abdomen. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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