136+ Words that rhyme with own

Own is a 1-syllable word with 136 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are grown, known, blown. 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 own

adjective
  1. belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive; "for your own use"; "do your own thing"; "she makes her own clothes"; "`ain' is Scottish"
verb
  1. have ownership or possession of; "He owns three houses in Florida"; "How many cars does she have?"

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Examples of "own" in lyrics

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

  • "I been doin' well on my own"
    2 Live Crew — 2 Live Blues
  • "Out there gettin' busy holdin' my own"
    2nd II None — Y?
  • "Feelin on the bulge, thinkin it's her own"
    3rd Bass — Brooklyn-Queens

What do these rhymes mean?

blown
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor; "blown clouds of dust choked the riders
bone
consisting of or made up of bone; "a bony substance
grown
(of animals) fully developed; "an adult animal"; "a grown woman"
known
apprehended with certainty; "a known quantity"; "the limits of the known world
thrown
caused to fall to the ground; "the thrown rider got back on his horse"; "a thrown wrestler

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with own?
Words that rhyme with own include: grown, known, blown, thrown, bone, cone, clone, crone, bayonne, cohn, and 126 more.
How many syllables does own have?
Own has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with own?
There are 136 words that rhyme with own: 136 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for own in a song?
The strongest rhymes for own in songwriting are grown, known, blown. 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 own?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with own include grown, known, blown, thrown, bone. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: grown, known; 1-syllable: disown, alone; 2-syllable: homegrown, calderon. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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