guess

[ges]

guess Definition

• 1. estimate or suppose (something) without sufficient information to be sure of being correct
• 2. solve (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

Synonyms for guess

• conjecture
• surmise
• speculate
• infer
• presume

Antonyms for guess

• know
• ascertain

Phrases with guess

• educated guess

  a guess based on knowledge and experience

  Example

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

• wild guess

  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.

• guess what

  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.'