Definitions

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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Exactly what will happen when SpaceX stock starts trading is anyone’s guess.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Pat Nevin: This is a guess, but England have a real chance.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Both are large workforces, roughly comparable in size, though truck drivers are disproportionately men and call center workers disproportionately women—and as you'd guess, truck drivers earn substantially more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

When this becomes a crisis is anyone’s guess.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“I guess I missed the details,” I mumble.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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