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guess Synonyms

Another word for guess

Choosing another word for guess depends on context, so the 33 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An estimate, conclusion, or conjecture formed without sufficient information to be certain of being correct.

Usage Example

"Without a scale, my best conjecture is that the package weighs about five pounds."

Strongest
conjecture
estimate
surmise
Strong
speculation
estimation
hunch
supposition
hypothesis
presumption
reckoning

• verb (Context 2)

To estimate or conclude something without sufficient information to be sure of being correct.

Usage Example

"She tried to conjecture the number of marbles inside the glass jar."

Strongest
conjecture
estimate
surmise
Strong
speculate
hypothesize
theorize
hazard
Weak
extrapolate

• verb (Context 3)

To form a correct conclusion about something by conjecture or chance.

Usage Example

"He managed to divine the secret password on his very first attempt."

Strong
divine
fathom
hit on
hit upon
figure out
deduce
discern
Weak
solve

• verb (Context 4)

To suppose, think, or believe (often used tentatively in conversation).

Usage Example

"I suppose we should leave early if we want to avoid the evening traffic."

Strongest
suppose
reckon
think
Strong
assume
presume
imagine
suspect
believe
expect
figure

Opposites of guess

The opposite of guess shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

know
certainty
fact
measure
knowledge
calculate
miss
verify
See all opposites of guess

• Nearby Words

guernsey
guernsey lily
guerrilla
guess
guessable
guesser
guesstimate

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Guess. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/guess
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