B1verblanguagepsychology
US/ɡes/
UK/ɡes/
to give an answer or opinion without knowing all the facts
In context
I guessed his age correctly, even though he looks much younger.
Can you guess what I bought for your birthday?
I guess we should leave now if we want to catch the train.
Words that go with guess
verb + noun
- guess the answerStudents had to guess the answer from the pictures.
verb + adverb
- guess correctlyHe guessed correctly and won the prize.
- guess wrongIf you guess wrong, you lose a point.
- guess rightShe guessed right on the first try.
adverb + verb
- can only guessWithout more data, we can only guess.
verb + preposition
- guess atI can only guess at the reasons for his decision.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I guess yes.Correct: I guess so.