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 don’t know, but my guess is that they would want that to be hopeful and humane, to be something that brings us all to a greater understanding of one another and to some peace.”

From Los Angeles Times

“My guess is that they will throw the book at them,” LeoGrande said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Here’s guessing more fans will be watching Sunday night in a matchup for the ages.

From Los Angeles Times

"They call it contract trading, which I guess technically speaking, that's what it is. But if we're all being honest here, it's still betting," he said.

From BBC

Nathan: I guess my first break could be when I made my debut for Stoke away to Swansea.

From BBC

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