Words that rhyme with hence
Hence is a 1-syllable word with 36 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 hence
adverb
- (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result; "therefore X must be true"; "the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory"; "we were young and thence optimistic"; "it is late and thus we must go"; "the witness is biased and so cannot be trusted"
- from this place; "get thee hence!"
- from this time; "a year hence it will be forgotten"
2 syllables
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Examples of "hence" in lyrics
See how hence is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Save breed, to brave him when he takes thee hence."
William Shakespeare — Sonnet XII -
"Till after a deep groan--'Tarquin from hence?'"
William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece
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 "hence" 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.