Meaning of the word guess in English

What does guess mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

guess

US /ɡes/
UK /ɡes/
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Verb

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

Example:
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Can you guess how many candies are in the jar?
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I guess he's not coming.

Noun

an estimate or conclusion arrived at by guessing

Example:
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Take a guess at the answer.
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My first guess was correct.