Words that rhyme with compass

Compass is a 2-syllable word with 39 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are campus, corpus, encompass. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of compass

noun
  1. navigational instrument for finding directions
  2. an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"; "a piano has a greater range than the human voice"; "the ambit of municipal legislation"; "within the compass of this article"; "within the scope of an investigation"; "outside the reach of the law"; "in the political orbit of a world power"
  3. the limit of capability; "within the compass of education"

Examples of "compass" in lyrics

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

  • "This rhyme is a compass"
    Abstract Rude and Tribe Unique — Something About This Music
  • "always on point like a compass"
    Binary Star — One Man Army
  • "I got up out the woods without a map or a compass"
    Bubba Sparxxx — Comin' Round

What do these rhymes mean?

campus
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
corpus
capital as contrasted with the income derived from it a collection of writings
encompass
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
eohippus
earliest horse; extinct primitive dog-sized four-toed Eocene animal
grampus
predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "compass" 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.

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