38+ Words that rhyme with thence

Thence is a 1-syllable word with 38 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 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"

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?

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
defence
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires (sports) the

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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 cense, commence, commonsense create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

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