You can probably guess what happens though.
Source: tatoeba (1447)
Guess
/ɡɛs/
Synonyms for "guess" (275 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (55)
Noun(12 words)
conjecturespeculationsurmiseapproximateapproximationassumebetbrute forcechance ofconjecturesdead reckoningdivines
Verb(6 words)
Adjective(1 words)
biological experiment
Strong matches (83)
Noun(18 words)
diviningeducated guessingestimateestimatesestimates market priceestimationestimation senseguessingguesstimateguesstimatesguessworkguestimatehazardhazardshuncheshunchinghypothesisidea
dodopedope outdouble contingencydowse for wateresteemestimateestimationevaluateexpectexpectationexplainfancyfathomfeelfeelingfigurefigure outfind outfind the answer
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find the solutionforebodeforecastforeseeforetellform an estimatefortune tellfortune-tellgamblegaugegetget rightgive a guessgive an appreciationguess rightguesstimateguessworkhariolatehave a hunchhave an ideahave an impressionhave an inklinghave ithave the ideahazard a conjecturehit ithit the nail on the headholdhold ashunchhypothesishypothesizeideaidealimagineinferenceinterpret
Related words (137)
Verb(15 words)
Noun(19 words)
intuitingmaking predictionreckonseneshotspeculatespeculate about causesspeculatingsupposesuppose yousuppositionsuppositionssurmisalsurmisessurmisingsuspectstheory changedtheory onlytime consuming guesswork
judgejudgementlook upon asmaintainmake a predictionmake a prognosismake a prophecymake an estimationmake outmarkmeasureopen questionopen the lockopineperhapspiece of guessworkpig in a pokeplumbpostulatepredict
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predictionprefigurepresagepresumepresumptionpresupposepresuppositionpretendprizeprognosticateprophesypsychpsych outpuzzle outquestionrankrateravelravel outread palmsread tea leavesread the futurereasonreckonregardresolveriddlerisk assumingrough guessset down asshotsight-unseen transactionsolvesoothsaysort outspeculatespeculationstabsupposesuppositionsurmisesuspectsuspiciontaketake fortake ittell fortunestell the futuretentatively suggesttheorizetheorythinktoss uptoss-uptouch and gotrowundecided issueundounlockunravelunriddleunscrambleuntangleuntwistunverified suppositionunweavevaluatevaluevaticinateventure a guessview aswagerweenwild guessworkwork out
Adjective(6 words)
naive estimateperceived attributerandom guessrandom guessingrandom ideasstrong suspicion
Determiner(1 words)
the theory
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: conjecture, speculation, suppose, surmise, account as.
- Sentence evidence is available for guess, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, wiktionary, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "guess".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "guess"
Keep "guess" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "guess" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "guess", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "guess" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
28 entriesShowing 16 of 28 words.
More specific
6 entriesballpark guessbest guesseducated guessrandom guessrough guesswild guess
Collocations
10 entriesballpark guessbest guesseducated guessguess the answerguessing gameguessworkmake a guessrandom guessrough guesswild guess
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
25 total sentences available.
I guess my view on friendship is pretty bleak because I've never really had to rely on anyone for anything.
Source: tatoeba (2165)
Your guess is entirely off the mark.
Source: tatoeba (17030)
Your guess is almost right.
Source: tatoeba (17173)
Showing 4 of 25 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "guess"?
Closest matches include conjecture, speculation, suppose, surmise, account as.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "guess"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.