guessed

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of supposing or making a guess.

• Verb

  To estimate or judge the outcome of a situation.

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Synonyms

assume , hypothesize , speculate , take a stab

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with guessed
esses , dresses , stresses , addresses

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Homophones

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1. guessed (en) : past tense of guess
   

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Variants

List of all variants of guessed that leads to same result
guess , guessable , guessed , guesser , guessers , guesses , guessing , second-guess , second-guessed , second-guesser , second-guessers , second-guesses , second-guessing

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Forms

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guesses, guessed, guessing

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Etymology

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Old English gessan, from gadan ‘to guess, suppose, think, judge’.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'guess' comes from the Old English word 'gadan', which means 'to suppose, think, judge'.

2. In mathematics, a guess about the answer to a mathematical problem is called a conjecture. If the guess is proven to be true, it becomes a theorem.

3. The term 'guessing game' refers to a game or activity where players try to figure out a hidden word, number, or object by making educated guesses based on clues.

4. The popular board game 'Clue' (or 'Cluedo') is a game of deduction, where players must use clues to guess the identity of the murderer, the weapon, and the location of the crime.

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Related Concepts

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1. Deduction: A logical process of reasoning from general principles to specific conclusions.

2. Induction: A logical process of reasoning from specific instances to general principles.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'guessed' has been used in various contexts to depict characters making deductions or assumptions based on clues or evidence. For instance, in Edgar Allan Poe's short story 'Murders in the Rue Morgue,' the detective C. Auguste Dupin uses his powers of observation and deduction to 'guess' the identity of the murderer.

How to Memorize "guessed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where you have to guess the answer to a question or the outcome of a situation. Visualize yourself gathering clues and making deductions to arrive at your answer.
   - Visualize the word 'guessed' written out in front of you and practice pronouncing it correctly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'guessed' with the act of making an informed assumption or deduction.
   - Think of the detective in a mystery novel, making guesses based on clues and evidence.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memorable phrase or acronym to help you remember the meaning of 'guessed'. For example, 'Guessing is Essential for Solving Enigmatic Situations'.

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