Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To form an opinion or make a decision without definite information; an act of estimation or prediction.
Guess
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Examples:
At once, I guessed who it was.
I'm guessing it's both.
'I just need to make some more lucky guesses.'
Etymology:
The word guess originates from the Middle English term 'gessen, which is likely derived from the Old Norse geta meaning to guess, get, or know.' The term came into common use in the English language in the late medieval period.
Usage Statistics:
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