Words that rhyme with "then"
9 rhymes for then — perfect for poetry, raps, and songs.
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Here are the words that rhyme with then. Click any one to look it up:
How to use rhymes for then
Rhymes for then work in three classic kid-poetry forms:
End rhyme — The most common type. Each line ends with a rhyming word. "I saw a little then / It bounced and made a den!"
Rhyming couplets — Two lines in a row that rhyme. Used in nursery rhymes, Dr. Seuss books, and limericks.
Word families — Phonics teachers group rhyming words to help beginning readers spot patterns. then, den, and hen all belong to the same family.
FAQ — rhymes for then
What rhymes with then?
The most common rhymes for then are den, hen, and men.
How many words rhyme with then?
We list 9 K-8 rhymes for then. Adult rhyming dictionaries list more, but most aren't useful for kid poetry.
What's a perfect rhyme vs a near rhyme?
A perfect rhyme matches the ending sound exactly (cat/hat). A near rhyme is close but not exact (cat/cad). Both work in poetry — perfect rhymes feel tighter, near rhymes give more freedom.
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