guess
word
/ˈɡɛs/
GESS
/ɡˈɛs/
GESS
Definition
To give an answer or opinion without knowing all the facts; to try to estimate or judge something without certainty.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both spoken and written English. Often used when someone is unsure of an answer or is making an estimate. Avoid confusing with 'think,' which implies more certainty. 'Guess' can be both a verb and a noun.
Spanish: adivinarPortuguese (BR): adivinharPortuguese (PT): adivinharChinese (Simplified): 猜测Chinese (Traditional): 猜測Hindi: अनुमान लगानाArabic: يخمنBengali: অনুমান করা - আন্দাজ করাRussian: догадаться - предполагать - угадыватьJapanese: 推測する - 当てるVietnamese: đoánKorean: 추측하다Turkish: tahmin etmekUrdu: اندازہ لگاناIndonesian: menebak
Example Sentences
I guess the answer is 42.
basic
Can you guess what I have in my hand?
basic
I guess it will rain today.
basic
If I had to guess, I'd say he forgot the meeting.
natural
Come on, take a guess! You might be right.
natural
I don’t know the exact number, but I’ll guess around 100.
natural