guess

verb
UK: /ɡes/
US: /ɡes/

  1. To form an opinion or give an answer about something when you do not know much or anything about it.

    1. I can guess what you are thinking now. [ ] [ ]
    2. If you don't know the answer, you should guess instead of leaving it blank. [ ] [ ]

  2. To predict something will happen in the future; speculate or surmise.

    1. I guess it will rain tomorrow as it's cloudy. [ ] [ ]
    2. Experts guess that the economy will improve significantly next year, but forecasts are uncertain. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to indicate that you think something is probably true or will probably happen.

    1. I guess you are right about that. [ ] [ ]
    2. I guess I'll have to start saving if I want to buy a new car next year. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

estimate predict speculate conjecture suppose reckon
guess noun

  1. An attempt to give the right answer when you are not sure if you are correct.

    1. It was just a lucky guess. [ ] [ ]
    2. Your guess is as good as mine when it comes to figuring out what he wants. [ ] [ ]

  2. An opinion or idea based on limited or no information; a conjecture.

    1. My guess is that they will get divorced soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. What are your best guess about who will win the competition at the end of the day? [ ] [ ]
guess adverb

  1. Used to show that you suppose something is true.

    1. I guess so, if you say so. [ ] [ ]
    2. I guess that's the end of the story, and we can all go home now and relax. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "guess" in English means: To form an opinion or give an answer about something when you do not know much or anything about it., To predict something will happen in the future; speculate or surmise., Used to indicate that you think something is probably true or will probably happen..

The phonetic transcription of "guess" is /ɡes/ in British English and /ɡes/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "guess": estimate, predict, speculate, conjecture, suppose, reckon.

Example usage of "guess": "I can guess what you are thinking now.". More examples on the page.