Words that rhyme with explain

Explain is a 2-syllable word with 206 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are abstain, aeroplane, again. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of explain

verb
  1. make plain and comprehensible; "He explained the laws of physics to his students"
  2. define; "The committee explained their plan for fund-raising to the Dean"
  3. serve as a reason or cause or justification of; "Your need to sleep late does not excuse your late arrival at work"; "Her recent divorce may explain her reluctance to date again"

4 syllables

Examples of "explain" in lyrics

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

  • "Kisha done called me up and asked me to explain"
    2 Live Crew — Check it Out Y'all
  • "I'm trynna explain"
    500 f/ Husalah, The Jacka, Big T, Lil' Tone — 50 Bullets
  • "Over a dame, for some reason of which I cannot explain"
    7L & Esoteric — Rest in Peace

What do these rhymes mean?

abstain
refrain from voting choose not to consume; "I abstain from alcohol"
aeroplane
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
again
anew; "she tried again"; "they rehearsed the scene again"
ain
belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive; "for your own use
aquaplane
a board that is pulled by a speedboat as a person stands on it and skims over the top of the water rise up onto a thin

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "explain" 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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