Words that rhyme with except

Except is a 2-syllable word with 31 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are accept, adept, backswept. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of except

verb
  1. take exception to; "he demurred at my suggestion to work on Saturday"
  2. prevent from being included or considered or accepted; "The bad results were excluded from the report"; "Leave off the top piece"

Examples of "except" in lyrics

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

  • "Except ????"
    Blaze Ya Dead Homie f/ Jamie Madrox — U Can't Hurt Me Now
  • "Now everybody just left me with death to except"
    Charli Baltimore f/ missjones — Have it All
  • "All you want, you goin' get, except"
    Dan-e-o f/ Shamon Harage, Charisma, Spidahman, Grimace Love & Red Rat — Kama Sutra

What do these rhymes mean?

accept
consider or hold as true; "I cannot accept the dogma of this church
adept
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude; "adept in handicrafts"; "an adept juggler"; "an expert job
backswept
used of hair
concept
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
depth
the extent downward or backward or inward; "the depth of the water"; "depth of a shelf

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "except" 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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