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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How this is supposed to work in practice is anyone’s guess.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"I guess fuel prices are no match for the strength of our faith and tradition," she told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Well, your guess is as good as mine.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“I guess that’s why my mom always kept score and now I do to.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“I guess you’d better splash some orange juice over it.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu