guesses (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɡɛsɪz/
Definition
An attempt to answer a question or solve a problem when you do not have enough information to be certain of the correct answer.
Examples
My guesses about the exam questions were completely wrong.
The lottery numbers are just random guesses.
She made a few guesses about the baby's gender, but she wanted to wait for the doctor's confirmation.
How to Use guesses
- guess at (prepositional phrase)
- To try to guess the nature, size, or amount of something. — "It's impossible to guess at the number of stars in the galaxy."
- guess about (prepositional phrase)
- To speculate or form an opinion about a particular topic. — "She likes to guess about people's jobs just by looking at them."
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