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36+ Words that rhyme with hence

Hence is a 1-syllable word with 36 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are commence, condense, defence. 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 hence

adverb
  1. (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"
  2. from this place; "get thee hence!"
  3. from this time; "a year hence it will be forgotten"

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Examples of "hence" in lyrics

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

  • "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?
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
defense
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

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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 commence, condense, defence create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

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

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