Guessed
Pronunciation: /ˈɡɛst/
Guessed (verb)
- To decide something is likely without having enough facts, using your knowledge and intuition.
- To give an answer or number when you cannot check it, based on reasoning rather than certainty.
- To form a belief about what is happening by noticing signs, even though you cannot be sure.
Examples
- I guessed the cost, but I was not sure.
- She guessed the distance and checked it later.