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173+ Words that rhyme with than

Than is a 1-syllable word with 173 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are an, anne, bran. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

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Examples of "than" in lyrics

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

  • "time to bring the room more thrill than 69"
    69 Boyz f/ JT Money — 2 A.M. (Watcha Doin'?)
  • "Me and you make a better team than"
    69 Boyz — Sticky
  • "Heard that all the average Jones' are no greater, or no lesser than"
    Ahmad — Ordinary People

What do these rhymes mean?

an
an associate degree in nursing
anne
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs
bran
broken husks of the seeds of cereal grains that are separated from the flour by sifting food prepared from the husks of
cannes
a port and resort city on the French Riviera; site of an annual film festival
clan
group of people related by blood or marriage

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with than?
Words that rhyme with than include: an, anne, bran, clan, cannes, han, flan, gran, plan, scan, and 163 more.
How many syllables does than have?
Than has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with than?
There are 173 words that rhyme with than: 173 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for than in a song?
The strongest rhymes for than in songwriting are an, anne, bran. 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 than?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with than include an, anne, bran, clan, cannes. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: an, anne; 1-syllable: cannes, divan; 2-syllable: minivan, harmattan. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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