English / word

guess

verb A1

MEANING IN ENGLISH

to give an answer or idea without being sure

to give an answer or opinion without complete knowledge; to estimate

to form an opinion or give an answer without certainty; to estimate or suppose something without having sufficient information to be certain

In context

Can you guess my phone password?

Try to guess the meaning before you check the dictionary.

Synonyms

estimate,suppose,assume

Antonyms

know,confirm,verify

Collocations

guess correctly,guess wrong,guess wildly

Past: guessed · Past participle: guessed · -ing: guessing