guess
/ɡɛs/
Meanings
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Verb
To make an informed or uninformed estimate of something based on available information.
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Verb
To make an guess or take a chance at something.
Pronunciation
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/ɡɛs/
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/ɡɛs/
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Synonyms
assume , hypothesize , speculate , take a stab , estimate , hypothesis , prediction
Rhymes
Words rhyming with guessmesses , dresses , caresses
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and originsGuesstimate (English) : An approximate estimate or guess.
Guess (English) : To make an educated or uneducated estimate or assumption based on available information.
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
Guesswork () : The process of making an educated estimate or assumption based on available information.
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Guess () : A wild or unfounded theory or conjecture.
Variants
List of all variants of guess that leads to same resultguess , guessable , guessed , guesser , guessers , guesses , guessing , another-guess , second-guess , second-guessed , second-guesser , second-guessers , second-guesses , second-guessing , anybody's guess , anybody's/anyone's guess , anyone's guess , someone's guess is as good as mine , wild guess
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).guesses, guessed, guessing
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old English 'gessan' meaning 'to test, try, or taste'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The word 'guess' is derived from the Old English word 'gessan', which means 'to test, try, or taste'.
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In the game of charades, players take turns making guesses about the word or phrase that their teammate is acting out.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Probability: Guessing involves making an estimation or assumption based on the available information, which is closely related to the concept of probability.
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Deduction: Guessing can also involve using logical deduction to arrive at a conclusion based on available information.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, the word 'guess' has been used in various contexts. For example, in Edgar Allan Poe's short story 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue', the detective Dupin uses a process of deduction to guess the identity of the murderer.
How to Memorize "guess"
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visualize
- Imagine a person making a guess by throwing darts at a board with numbers on it.
- Visualize the process of making an educated guess by gathering information and analyzing it. -
associate
- Associate the word 'guess' with the word 'estimate'
- Associate the word 'guess' with the process of making an assumption. -
mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'GUESS' to remember the different meanings: Guess - to make an estimate, Guesswork - the process of making an educated estimate.
- Use the phrase 'Take a guess' to help remember the meaning.
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