What is another word for guesses?

Common synonyms for guesses include shot, think, guess, judge, supposition.

What is the opposite of guesses?

Antonyms of guesses include certainties, facts, knowledge, proof, certainty.

Synonyms for

Guesses

Verb / ˈgesʌz / / ˈgesɪz / Another word for guesses — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To estimate or make a prediction without having all the facts.

Synonyms & similar words

shot think guess judge supposition surmise deadreckoning guesswork conjecture approximate suppose gauge infer opine venture guessing reckon hazard surmisal estimate speculation hypothesis pretend imagine predicts estimates infers speculates assumes surmises conjectures hypothesizes supposes presumes divines intuits suspects postulates gathers figures calculates appraises evaluates judges

Synonyms by register

Formal

conjectures suppositions hypotheses postulations

Informal

shots hunches wagers quesses

Literary

divinations surmises conjectures

Antonyms

certainties facts knowledge proof certainty truths

Common collocations

wild guesses
educated guesses
random guesses
good guesses
lucky guesses
mere guesses
informed guesses
wild guess

Word family

noun guess

verb guess

adjective guessable

Usage note

The word 'guesses' is the plural form of 'guess'. It often implies a lack of certainty or evidence. 'Educated guesses' suggests a more informed attempt than 'wild guesses'.