Words that rhyme with present

Present is a 2-syllable word with 166 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are absent, circumvent, accent. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

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"

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?

absent
not being in a specified place nonexistent; "the thumb is absent"; "her appetite was lacking" lost in thought
accent
distinctive manner of oral expression; "he couldn't suppress his contemptuous accent
acquiescent
willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest; "too acquiescent to challenge authority"
adolescent
relating to or peculiar to or suggestive of an adolescent; "adolescent problems" being of the age 13 through 19
circumvent
surround so as to force to give up; "The Turks besieged Vienna" beat through cleverness and wit; "I beat the traffic

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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 absent, circumvent, accent 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.

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