Guesses

verb

/ˈɡɛsɪz/

Word Frequency: 1.3

Definitions

1.verbTo reach a partly (or totally) unqualified conclusion.

2.verbTo solve by a correct conjecture; to conjecture rightly.

"He who guesses the riddle shall have the ring."

3.verbTo suppose (introducing a proposition of uncertain plausibility).

"That album is quite hard to find, but I guess you could try ordering it online."

4.verbTo think, conclude, or decide (without a connotation of uncertainty). Usually in first person: "I guess".

""I guess I'll go to bed.""

5.verbTo hit upon or reproduce by memory.

6.nounA prediction about the outcome of something, typically made without factual evidence or support.

"If you don't know the answer, take a guess."