guess (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɡɛs/
Definition
To think that something is true or that something will happen, without having any proof.
Examples
I guess it will rain tomorrow.
Can you guess my age?
He guessed the correct answer.
How to Use guess
- guess that (collocation)
- To think that something is true. — "I guess that he is tired."
- guess what (idiom)
- Used to introduce surprising or interesting news. — "Guess what! I got a new job!"
- guess at (prepositional phrase)
- To try to guess something when you do not have enough information. — "It's hard to guess at the reasons for his behavior."
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