guess

/ɡˈɛs/

/ˈɡɛs/

[verb] [noun]

to guess

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to consider something as true without being sure

synonyms : imagine

to estimate or form a conclusion about something without sufficient information to verify its accuracy

synonyms : approximate

estimate

gauge

judge

2.1

to make a correct guess about something, particularly one that solves or answers something

synonyms : infer

Guess

[NOUN]

an attempt to give an answer without having enough facts

synonyms : dead reckoning

guessing

guesswork

shot

a statement or opinion made based on limited information or speculation

synonyms : conjecture

Examples

1. She guessed the answer straight away.

2. "Your guess is as good as mine."

3. Surely she would guess the truth.

4. He had already guessed the answer.

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