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36+ Words that rhyme with dense

Dense is a 1-syllable word with 36 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are condense, sense, commence. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of dense

adjective
  1. permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter; "dense smoke"; "heavy fog"; "impenetrable gloom"
  2. hard to pass through because of dense growth; "dense vegetation"; "thick woods"
  3. having high relative density or specific gravity; "dense as lead"

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Examples of "dense" in lyrics

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

  • "For all you scroungy suckers whose minds are dense"
    The 7A3 — 1/2 Bouldin, the Other 1/2 Ince
  • "Oh bury his head and how could I have been so dense"
    Aesop Rock — Dryspell
  • "Flippin' rhymes to represent, til your speakers catch a dense"
    A.L.T. & J.V. — Represent the Brown

What do these rhymes mean?

cense
perfume especially with a censer
commence
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action; "We began working at dawn"; "Who will start?
condense
undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops; "water condenses
defence
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires (sports) the
sense
a general conscious awareness; "a sense of security"; "a sense of happiness"; "a sense of danger

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with dense?
Words that rhyme with dense include: condense, sense, commence, cense, defence, defense, expense, immense, incense, intense, and 26 more.
How many syllables does dense have?
Dense has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with dense?
There are 36 words that rhyme with dense: 36 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for dense in a song?
The strongest rhymes for dense in songwriting are condense, sense, commence. 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 dense?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with dense include condense, sense, commence, cense, defence. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: sense, cense; 1-syllable: condense, commence; 2-syllable: commonsense, recommence. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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