What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
guess
Example
I can only guess what the weather will be like tomorrow. [guess: verb]
Example
My guess is that he's running late. [guess: noun]
presume
Example
I presume you're here for the meeting. [presume: verb]
Example
She presumed that the concert was canceled due to the rain. [presumed: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Guess is more commonly used in everyday conversation, while presume is more often used in formal writing or legal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between guess and presume?
Presume has a more formal connotation than guess, which is more casual and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
