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166+ Words that rhyme with present

Present is a 2-syllable word with 166 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bent, cement, cent. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of present

adjective
  1. temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration; "the present leader"; "articles for present use"; "the present topic"; "the present system"; "present observations"
  2. being or existing in a specified place; "the murderer is present in this room"; "present at the wedding"; "present at the creation"
noun
  1. the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech; "that is enough for the present"; "he lives in the present with no thought of tomorrow"

1 syllable

2 syllables

5 syllables

Examples of "present" in lyrics

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

  • "But can't thread the needle without consultin apprentice present"
    Aesop Rock — Skip Town
  • "By every lost child at present"
    Aesop Rock f/ Percee P — Wake Up Call
  • "And raise a fist up you're here in the present"
    Alexipharmic — Beauty

What do these rhymes mean?

accent
distinctive manner of oral expression; "he couldn't suppress his contemptuous accent
bent
fixed in your purpose; "bent on going to the theater"; "dead set against intervening
cement
concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement
cent
a fractional monetary unit of several countries a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit
rent
a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "present" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with present?
Words that rhyme with present include: bent, cement, cent, rent, accent, ascent, assent, augment, consent, content, and 156 more.
How many syllables does present have?
Present has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with present?
There are 166 words that rhyme with present: 166 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for present in a song?
The strongest rhymes for present in songwriting are bent, cement, cent. 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 present?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with present include bent, cement, cent, rent, accent. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bent, cent; 1-syllable: cement, accent; 2-syllable: circumvent, discontent. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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