DEFINITIONS1. used when you are saying something that you think is probably true or correct. I guess (that): I guess I’ll never be able to explain.
Is a guess an opinion?
an opinion that one reaches or to which one commits oneself on the basis of probability alone or in the absence of any evidence whatever. the act of forming such an opinion: to take a guess at someone’s weight.
What is a homophone for guest?
Guessed and guest are words that sometimes used incorrectly, as many people find them confusing. These terms have the same pronunciation but have a different spelling and different meanings, which makes them homophones.
Does guess mean no?
◊ The phrase I guess not is used as an informal way of agreeing with a negative statement or of saying “no.” “That wasn’t a very smart thing to do, was it?” “I guess not.”
How do you use guess?
“I just heard why he left her.” “Let me guess—another woman.” As you might have guessed, her parents are not happy about her decision. We can only guess at what really happened. She guessed my age on her first try. Noun I’m not sure how old he is, but I’m willing to hazard a guess.
What is the plural of guess?
guess. Plural. guesses. The plural form of guess; more than one (kind of) guess.
How did you guess meaning?
2 to arrive at a correct estimate of (something) by guessing.
What type of verb is guess?
1[intransitive, transitive] to try and give an answer or make a judgment about something without being sure of all the facts I don’t really know.
Is Guest plural or singular?
The plural form of guest is guests.
What is the homonym for toad?
The words toad, toed, towed sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. Why do toad, toed, towed sound the same even though they are completely different words? The answer is simple: toad, toed, towed are homophones of the English language.
What is the homophones of father?
The answer is simple: father, fother are homophones of the English language.
How do you use Guess not?
For example
“You don’t really believe in ghosts, do you?” “No, I guess not.””We shouldn’t be putting all those refugees in jail, should we?” “I don’t know. I guess not.”
What is the difference between I guess so and I think so?
“I think so” denotes that you have reasoning behind your opinion, however, you’re not certain about it, an “I guess so” is a response that makes an assumption. Example: Someone eats the pizza that you put in your fridge, your friend says “I bet it was your brother”, but there are four other people in the house.
What does go off I guess mean?
But go off, I guess.” Source: Urban Dictionary. Go Off: “Go off” can be used to encourage a choice, or to support a rant or ridiculous behavior that’s already occurred, usually meant humorously. Often, the phrase “I guess” follows it.
