Words that rhyme with expense
Expense is a 2-syllable word with 35 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are cense, commence, commonsense. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of expense
- amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
- a detriment or sacrifice; "at the expense of"
- money spent to perform work and usually reimbursed by an employer; "he kept a careful record of his expenses at the meeting"
2 syllables
3 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "expense" in lyrics
See how expense is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"they come in your wishes, was whom becomes expense"
Above The Law — Playin' Your Game -
"Cause now my name's in expense"
Grant Rice & The Empire — Pot of Gold -
"Hence, it makes sense to vent at other's expense"
Jimmy P. — Nuisance
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?
- commonsense
- exhibiting native good judgment; "arrive home at a reasonable hour
- 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
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "expense" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like cense, commence, commonsense create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "expense" 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.