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guess

/ɡɛs/

Synonyms of guess Antonyms of guess Examples of guess Usage of guess Parts of guess Definition that contains guess Words sounding like guess Explanation of guess

noun
an estimate based on little or no information
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dead reckoning guessing guesswork shot

type of:
idea estimation approximation estimate
verb
guess correctly; solve by guessing
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"He guessed the right number of beans in the jar and won the prize"

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infer

type of:
work out figure out lick puzzle out solve work
verb
judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
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approximate estimate gauge judge

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figure calculate reckon work out cipher compute cypher
verb
expect, believe, or suppose
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"I guess she is angry at me for standing her up"

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imagine opine reckon suppose think

type of:
expect anticipate
noun
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
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conjecture hypothesis speculation supposition surmisal surmise

type of:
opinion view
verb
put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation
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"I am guessing that the price of real estate will rise again"

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hazard pretend venture

type of:
speculate

Examples of guess

"He guessed the right number of beans in the jar and won the prize"
"I guess she is angry at me for standing her up"
"I am guessing that the price of real estate will rise again"