Word GUESS: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

guess

🇺🇸 [ɡɛs]

Meanings

To form an opinion or make a decision about something without sufficient evidence or information. Guessing often involves uncertainty and approximation.

Examples

• I can only guess what the answer might be, but I'm not sure.
• He guessed the correct number and won the prize.
• Can you guess how many marbles are in the jar?

Synonyms

estimate • speculate • assume

Antonyms

know • confirm • ascertain