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to guess
01
to estimate or form a conclusion about something without sufficient information to verify its accuracy
Transitive: to guess sth
Examples
Let 's play a game where you guess the movie from a single screenshot.
He tried to guess the mystery ingredient in the dish.
1.1
to make a correct guess about something, particularly one that solves or answers something
Transitive: to guess an answer or solution
Examples
She guessed the answer to the riddle correctly.
He guessed the right combination to unlock the door.
02
to consider something as true without being sure
Transitive: to guess that
Examples
I guess it might rain later, so bring an umbrella.
I 'm not sure, but I 'll guess it's around 3 o'clock.
Guess
01
an attempt to give an answer without having enough facts
Examples
Sarah made a guess about the number of jellybeans in the jar at the fair.
Without any evidence, Tom 's guess about the outcome of the game was purely speculative.
02
a statement or opinion made based on limited information or speculation
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