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GUESS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Guess.

How to pronounce guess:

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Guess - as a noun

A message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conjecturehypothesisspeculationsuppositionsurmisalsurmise
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
opinionview
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An estimate based on little or no information

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dead reckoningguessingguessworkshot

Guess - as a verb

Expect, believe, or suppose

Example: "I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
imagineopinereckonsupposethink
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
anticipateexpect
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation

Example: "I am guessing that the price of real estate will rise again"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hazardpretendventure
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
speculate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

Example: "I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
approximateestimategaugejudge
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
calculateciphercomputecypherfigurereckonwork out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Guess correctly; solve by guessing

Example: "He guessed the right number of beans in the jar and won the prize"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
infer
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
figure outlickpuzzle outsolveworkwork out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I have a guess about who ate the last slice of pizza."
"Can you take a guess at what this object is used for?"
"My guess is that she will choose the blue dress for the party."
"What's your best guess as to how many jelly beans are in the jar?"
"His guess was completely wrong, and he lost the game."
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Word Game Points

Is GUESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, guess is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GUESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is GUESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, guess is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GUESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is GUESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, guess is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GUESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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