40+ Words that rhyme with sense

Sense is a 1-syllable word with 40 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are tense, defense, intense. 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 sense

noun
  1. a general conscious awareness; "a sense of security"; "a sense of happiness"; "a sense of danger"; "a sense of self"
  2. the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted; "the dictionary gave several senses for the word"; "in the best sense charity is really a duty"; "the signifier is linked to the signified"
  3. the faculty through which the external world is apprehended; "in the dark he had to depend on touch and on his senses of smell and hearing"

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Examples of "sense" in lyrics

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

  • "No sense"
    3 Melancholy Gypsies — Beautiful Mind
  • "You never thought that a gangsta could talk sense"
    3rd Bass — Portrait of the Artist as a Hood
  • "Now as I think back it doesn't make sense"
    The 49ers — Mesmerized

What do these rhymes mean?

defense
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
dense
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter; "dense smoke"; "heavy fog
intense
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree; "intense heat"; "intense anxiety
pretense
the act of giving a false appearance; "his conformity was only pretending" pretending with intention to deceive
tense
in or of a state of physical or nervous tension pronounced with relatively tense tongue muscles (e.g., the vowel sound

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with sense?
Words that rhyme with sense include: tense, defense, intense, pretense, dense, incense, offense, commence, condense, expense, and 30 more.
How many syllables does sense have?
Sense has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with sense?
There are 40 words that rhyme with sense: 40 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for sense in a song?
The strongest rhymes for sense in songwriting are tense, defense, intense. 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 sense?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with sense include tense, defense, intense, pretense, dense. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: tense, dense; 1-syllable: defense, intense; 2-syllable: commonsense, self-defense. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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