Synonyms of guess

guess 1 of 2

verb

ˈges 

1

as in to assume

to form an opinion from little or no evidence

though she does not speak with an accent, I would still guess that she is a foreigner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assume
• suppose
• think
• suspect
• imagine
• presume
• surmise
• speculate
• believe
• suspicion
• daresay
• conjecture
• conclude
• infer
• expect
• deduce
• hypothesize
• gather
• reckon
• theorize
• judge
• conceive
• take
• hypothecate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prove
• establish
• demonstrate
• determine
• learn
• ascertain
• find out
• validate
• document
• substantiate

2

as in to estimate

to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement

I would guess the road goes for about two miles before you have to take a left

Synonyms & Similar Words

• estimate
• suppose
• calculate
• figure
• make
• gauge
• reckon
• put
• judge
• understand
• call
• conclude
• place
• conjecture
• infer
• reason
• deduce
• extrapolate
• gather

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• measure
• scale
• compute
• work out
• calibrate

3

as in to think

to have as an opinion

I never would have guessed that she was capable of such a terrible thing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• think
• believe
• imagine
• consider
• figure
• suppose
• feel
• deem
• judge
• assume
• reckon
• conceive
• perceive
• hold
• allow
• accept
• presume
• depend
• regard
• esteem
• view
• rely
• surmise
• trust
• conclude
• infer
• deduce
• presuppose

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• doubt
• suspect
• question
• reject
• distrust
• mistrust
• discredit
• disbelieve

guess

2 of 2

noun

as in guessing

an opinion or judgment based on little or no evidence

if you don't know the answer for sure, just make a guess

Synonyms & Similar Words

• guessing
• theory
• surmise
• conjecture
• hypothesis
• hunch
• supposition
• speculation
• shot in the dark
• hypothetical
• thesis
• shot
• intuition
• belief
• guesswork
• dead reckoning
• faith

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of guess

Verb

The elaborate security and logistics behind the celebration left invited guests guessing. — Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 20 July 2026

As a defender, at full speed, you are often left guessing until the last moment. — Xavi, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Noun

Over the years, a number of prominent mathematicians tried to prove this guess of their forebears. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 14 July 2026

Whether the Cubs will bring in as many as three pitchers — maybe a starter and two relievers — is anyone’s guess. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2026