Meaning & Definition of word "Guess"
Guess
/ɡɛs/
noun:
- 1. An estimate or opinion made without sufficient information; a conjecture.
- Example: My guess is that the meeting will last an hour.
- 2. A choice or answer made without certainty.
- Example: Take a guess at how many candies are in the jar.
verb:
- 1. To form an opinion or make a statement about something without sufficient information or evidence; to estimate or conjecture.
- Example: I guess it will rain tomorrow based on the dark clouds.
- 2. To arrive at an answer or opinion by intuition or a hunch rather than by knowledge.
- Example: Can you guess how many people will attend the event?
- 3. To make a choice or decision when you are not sure about the outcome.
- Example: I had to guess the answer on the test because I didn't know it.
Etymology
●Middle English 'gessen', from Old Norse 'gíska', which means 'to mention' or 'to propose'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a good guess:
An estimation that is correct or close to correct.
take a guess:
To make an estimation or judgment based on limited information.
best guess:
The most informed opinion or estimation one can provide.
guess what:
A phrase used to introduce surprising or interesting information.
Related Words
estimate:
A rough calculation or judgment of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
conjecture:
An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.
speculation:
The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.
Slang Meanings of guess
Meaning: To make a wild guess
● Example Sentence: I just took a wild guess and said 100.
Meaning: Just a guess
● Example Sentence: That was just a guess, I had no real idea.