Synonyms for Guess
Definition of 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"
19 synonyms found
Writing tips for "guess"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like approximate, conjecture, estimate can replace "guess" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 19 alternatives available, "guess" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"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