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guess Definition and Meaning in English (guess definition)

verb
Quick Answer • Definition

Guess definition: To form an opinion or estimate about something without sufficient information or evidence.

Definitions of Guess

  1. 1verb

    To form an opinion or estimate about something without sufficient information or evidence.

  2. 2noun

    An estimate or conclusion arrived at by guessing.

Example Sentences

casual

“Can you guess the number I'm thinking of?”

business

“My guess is that the project will be completed by next month.”

casual

“It was just a wild guess, but I was right.”

Inflected Word Forms

past tenseguessed
present participleguessing
agent nounguesser

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

take a guessexpression

To attempt to find an answer or make an estimate without certainty.

guess whatexpression

Used to introduce surprising or exciting news.

your guess is as good as mineidiom

I don't know the answer either.

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