guess

[ges]

guess Definition

  • 1estimate or suppose (something) without sufficient information to be sure of being correct
  • 2solve (a puzzle or problem) by guessing

Using guess: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "guess" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I can only guess what she meant.

  • Example

    Can you guess how many jelly beans are in the jar?

  • Example

    I guessed the answer to the riddle.

  • Example

    He guessed that it would rain today.

guess Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for guess

Phrases with guess

  • a guess based on knowledge and experience

    Example

    My educated guess is that the company will announce layoffs next month.

  • a guess that is completely random and has no basis in fact or reason

    Example

    I have no idea what the answer is, so I'll just make a wild guess.

  • used to introduce a surprising or exciting piece of information

    Example

    Guess what? I got a promotion at work!

Origins of guess

from Old English 'gæstan', meaning 'to try to divine, conjecture'

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Summary: guess in Brief

The verb 'guess' [ges] means to estimate or suppose something without sufficient information to be sure of being correct. It can also mean to solve a puzzle or problem by guessing. Examples include 'I can only guess what she meant.' and 'Can you guess how many jelly beans are in the jar?' Phrases include 'educated guess,' 'wild guess,' and 'guess what.'

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