Guess Definition
guess
noun
- a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
- an estimate based on little or no information
verb
- expect, believe, or suppose; "I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel"; "I thought to find her in a bad state"; "he didn't think to find her in the kitchen"; "I guess she is angry at me for standing her up"
- put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation; "I am guessing that the price of real estate will rise again"; "I cannot pretend to say that you are wrong"
- judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time); "I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds"
- guess correctly; solve by guessing; "He guessed the right number of beans in the jar and won the prize"
"Guess" in song lyrics
See how guess is used in real songs:
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"Yo baby, guess who stopped by today? who? guess?"
504 Boyz — Moving Things -
"The way I think is kind of strange you would guess"
Above The Law f/ MC Ren — Process of Elimination (Untouchakickamurdaqtion) -
"I guess"
Aesop Rock — Shovel
Words that rhyme with guess
Usage tips for "guess"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "guess" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for guess to find words that pair well.