Words that rhyme with shortened
Shortened is a 3-syllable word with 32 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are command, contraband, demand. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of shortened
- adjective
- cut short; "a sawed-off shotgun"; "a sawed-off broomstick"; "the shortened rope was easier to use"
- cut short in duration; "the abbreviated speech"; "her shortened life was clearly the result of smoking"; "an unsatisfactory truncated conversation"
- shortened by or as if by means of parts that slide one within another or are crushed one into another; "a miracle that anyone survived in the telescoped cars"; "years that seemed telescoped like time in a dream"
2 syllables
3 syllables
Examples of "shortened" in lyrics
See how shortened is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Disrespect me and get your life expectancy shortened"
Celph Titled — It Ain't -
"Close the gas station, food supply shortened"
Hieroglyphics — One Life One Love
What do these rhymes mean?
- command
- an authoritative direction or instruction to do something a military unit or region under the control of a single
- contraband
- distributed or sold illicitly; "the black economy pays no taxes" goods whose importation or exportation or possession
- demand
- an urgent or peremptory request; "his demands for attention were unceasing" the ability and desire to purchase goods
- disband
- cause to break up or cease to function
- expand
- extend in one or more directions; "The dough expands" become larger in size or volume or quantity
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "shortened" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like command, contraband, demand create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "shortened" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.