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Definitions

guess

[ges] / gɛs /
NOUN
belief, speculation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assumption conclusion conjecture feeling guesswork hunch hypothesis inference judgment opinion prediction presumption supposition theory
STRONG
deduction divination estimate fancy guesstimate induction notion postulate postulation presupposition reckoning shot stab supposal surmisal surmise suspicion thesis view
WEAK
ballpark figure shot in the dark sneaking suspicion
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fact proof reality truth
STRONG
certainty knowledge
WEAK
calculation measurement
VERB
try to figure out; imagine
Synonyms
STRONGEST
believe calculate divine fathom infer predict presume pretend solve speculate suggest suppose surmise think
STRONG
chance conjecture deduce deem estimate fancy guesstimate hazard hypothesize judge opine penetrate pick postulate predicate reason reckon select survey suspect theorize venture
WEAK
dare say go out on a limb happen upon jump to a conclusion lump it size up take a shot at take a stab at think likely work out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abstain disbelieve ignore misunderstand neglect question wonder
STRONG
prove refuse reject
WEAK
measure

Example Sentences

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“I’m as surprised as anyone, but my best guess is very strong economic momentum in early 2026, and an oil curve that is soothing credit and equity markets.”

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

In 1993 it denied inspectors access to camouflaged nuclear sites, leaving the world to guess whether it had separated plutonium for bombs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

My only guess is that it came down to the age-old issue in boxing: money.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“I guess that’s why my mom always kept score and now I do to.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“I guess . . . I do like that I can read them fast,” I admit.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.