Guess

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɛs/

Guess (verb)

  1. to try to find an answer without being sure
  2. to give a number or amount without exact information

Examples

  • She decided to make a guess about the answer.
  • He made a guess and hoped it was right.

Common collocations: make a guess, guess correctly, wild guess, guess the number, rough guess

Guess (noun)

  1. an answer you give when you are not sure

Examples

  • Her guess was as good as mine.
  • His guess turned out to be correct.

Synonyms of Guess

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Guess

  • When certainty is involved.