38+ Words that rhyme with thence

Thence is a 1-syllable word with 38 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are commence, condense, defence. 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 thence

adverb
  1. from that place or from there; "proceeded thence directly to college"; "flew to Helsinki and thence to Moscow"; "roads that lead therefrom"
  2. from that circumstance or source; "atomic formulas and all compounds thence constructible"- W.V.Quine; "a natural conclusion follows thence"; "public interest and a policy deriving therefrom"; "typhus fever results therefrom"
  3. (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result; "therefore X must be true"; "the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory"; "we were young and thence optimistic"; "it is late and thus we must go"; "the witness is biased and so cannot be trusted"

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Examples of "thence" in lyrics

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

  • "From where thou art why should I haste me thence?"
    William Shakespeare — Sonnet LI
  • "I was not sick of any fear from thence:"
    William Shakespeare — Sonnet LXXXVI
  • "And true to bondage would not break from thence,"
    William Shakespeare — A Lover's Complaint

What do these rhymes mean?

commence
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action; "We began working at dawn"; "Who will start?
condense
undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops; "water condenses
defence
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires (sports) the
defense
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
dispense
administer or bestow, as in small portions; "administer critical remarks to everyone present"; "dole out some money

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with thence?
Words that rhyme with thence include: commence, condense, defence, defense, dispense, expense, immense, incense, intense, offense, and 28 more.
How many syllables does thence have?
Thence has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with thence?
There are 38 words that rhyme with thence: 38 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for thence in a song?
The strongest rhymes for thence in songwriting are commence, condense, defence. 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 thence?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with thence include commence, condense, defence, defense, dispense. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: flense, cense; 1-syllable: commence, condense; 2-syllable: commonsense, recommence. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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