Words that rhyme with tense
Tense is a 1-syllable word with 40 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are cense, commence, commonsense. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of tense
adjective
- in or of a state of physical or nervous tension
- pronounced with relatively tense tongue muscles (e.g., the vowel sound in `beat')
- taut or rigid; stretched tight; "tense piano strings"
2 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "tense" in lyrics
See how tense is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Usin abusin, those of the past tense"
3rd Bass — Wordz of Wizdom -
"Scale like a fence, put you in the past tense"
3rd Bass f/ Chubb Rock — Kick Em in the Grill -
"When I first stepped to her I was nervous and tense"
A+ f/ Q-Tip — Me & My Microphone
What do these rhymes mean?
- cense
- perfume especially with a censer
- commence
- take the first step or steps in carrying out an action; "We began working at dawn"; "Who will start?
- commonsense
- exhibiting native good judgment; "arrive home at a reasonable hour
- condense
- undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops; "water condenses
- contents
- a list of divisions (chapters or articles) and the pages on which they start
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "tense" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like cense, commence, commonsense create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.