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Guessed: meaning, definitions and examples

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guessed

 

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Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Guessed is the simple past tense of the verb 'guess,' which means to form an opinion or make a judgment about something without sufficient evidence or knowledge. It is often used when trying to estimate an answer or when making an assumption based on limited information. This word can also imply an element of chance or uncertainty in the determination made. Often, a guess may not be accurate, but it can lead to a discussion or further inquiry into the subject. The act of guessing is an intrinsic part of decision-making in uncertain situations.

Synonyms

assumed, conjectured, estimated, surmised.

Examples of usage

  • I guessed the answer to the riddle.
  • He guessed where she had gone.
  • They guessed the outcome of the game.
  • She guessed that the meeting would be postponed.

Translations

Translations of the word "guessed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น adivinhou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเคฎเคพเคจเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geraten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menebak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะณะฐะดะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zgadล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽจๆธฌใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท devinรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ adivinado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tahmin etti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถ”์ธกํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎู…ู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uhodl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uhรกdol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Œœๆต‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ugibati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ giskaรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพะปะถะฐะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒกแƒฌแƒแƒ  แƒ’แƒแƒแƒชแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tahmin etdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ adivinado

Etymology

The word 'guess' has its origins in Middle English, specifically from the term 'gessen' which means to suppose or estimate. This Middle English term came from Old Norse 'gessa', which also carries the meaning of to estimate or make a conjecture. This sense of the word evolved over the centuries, becoming more commonly associated with forming an opinion or judgment without concrete evidence. The historical significance of 'guess' illustrates how humans have sought to navigate uncertainty and make decisions amidst incomplete information throughout the ages. The modern usage of the word reflects this ongoing human condition, where guessing plays a vital role in everyday language and reasoning.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,967 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.