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Meaning of guesses
The primary meaning of the word "guesses" refers to opinions or conclusions formed without certain knowledge or evidence.
Etymology of guesses
The word "guesses" originates from the Old English word "gissian" or "gæssian", which means to estimate or suppose, and is related to the Old Norse word "geta", which means to guess or suppose.
Synonyms
hypotheses
conjectures
speculations
suppositions
assumptions
surmises
predictions
forecasts
projections
estimates
appraisals
evaluations
opinions
views
perspectives
beliefs
impressions
notions
ideas
theories
suspicions
hunches
intuitions
instincts
feelings
sentiments
convictions
persuasions
inferences
deductions
conclusions
presumptions
premises
Definitions
- A opinion or conclusion formed without certain knowledge or evidence
- * An attempt to find the correct answer or solution to a problem without being certain
Usage Examples
- The detective made several guesses about the identity of the suspect before finally solving the case
- * She took a guess at the answer to the trivia question and was surprised when she got it right
- * The company's guesses about the market trend proved to be incorrect, leading to financial losses
Antonyms
facts
realities
certainties
truths
verities
actualities
confirmations
validations
verifications
authentications
confirmations
assurances
guarantees
warranties
proofs
evidences
demonstrations
exhibitions
displays
manifestations