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guess

The word “guess” has 1 syllable: guess

It's pronounced as /ɡɛs/

What is synonym and antonym for guess?

In the thesaurus, “guess” has 65 synonyms and 23 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for guess along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for guess

Antonyms for guess

  • ascertain
  • calibrate
  • compute
  • demonstrate
  • determine
  • disbelieve
  • discredit
  • distrust
  • document
  • doubt
  • establish
  • find out
  • learn
  • measure
  • mistrust
  • prove
  • question
  • reject
  • scale
  • substantiate
  • suspect
  • validate
  • work out

Meanings of guess

  • verb
    1. To reach a partly (or totally) unqualified conclusion.
    2. To solve by a correct conjecture; to conjecture rightly.
    3. To suppose (introducing a proposition of uncertain plausibility).
    4. To think, conclude, or decide (without a connotation of uncertainty). Usually in first person: "I guess".
    5. To hit upon or reproduce by memory.
  • noun
    1. A prediction about the outcome of something, typically made without factual evidence or support.

Example Sentences

  • Take a wild guess at what’s inside the box.
  • I can only guess what she meant by that comment.
  • You’ll never guess who I ran into yesterday.
  • Let’s guess the answer before checking it.
  • My guess is that it will rain later this evening.

On this page you'll find 88 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to guess, such as: accept, allow, ascertain, assume, belief, believe, calculate.

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