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234+ Words that rhyme with plain

Plain is a 1-syllable word with 234 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are brain, rain, chain. 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 plain

adverb
  1. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly'); "the answer is obviously wrong"; "she was in bed and evidently in great pain"; "he was manifestly too important to leave off the guest list"; "it is all patently nonsense"; "she has apparently been living here for some time"; "I thought he owned the property, but apparently not"; "You are plainly wrong"; "he is plain stubborn"
adjective
  1. clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment; "the effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the parched fields"; "evident hostility"; "manifest disapproval"; "patent advantages"; "made his meaning plain"; "it is plain that he is no reactionary"; "in plain view"
  2. not elaborate or elaborated; simple; "plain food"; "stuck to the plain facts"; "a plain blue suit"; "a plain rectangular brick building"

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Examples of "plain" in lyrics

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

  • "187, that is my name, makin it simple and plain"
    Above the Law — Murder Rap
  • "i wanted to be a rapper so simple and plain"
    Aceyalone — Mr. Outsider
  • "To make it simple and plain, we not simple and plain"
    Aceyalone f/ Riddlore, Self-Jupiter — So Much Pain

What do these rhymes mean?

brain
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull
chain
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together; "the chain of command
explain
make plain and comprehensible; "He explained the laws of physics to his students" define
gain
a quantity that is added; "there was an addition to property taxes this year
rain
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere drops of fresh water that fall as precipitation from

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with plain?
Words that rhyme with plain include: brain, rain, chain, gain, explain, again, train, pain, bane, cain, and 224 more.
How many syllables does plain have?
Plain has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with plain?
There are 234 words that rhyme with plain: 234 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for plain in a song?
The strongest rhymes for plain in songwriting are brain, rain, chain. 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 plain?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with plain include brain, rain, chain, gain, explain. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: brain, rain; 1-syllable: explain, again; 2-syllable: ascertain, aquitaine. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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