Guess
Guess verb - To form an opinion from little or no evidence.
Usage example: though she does not speak with an accent, I would still guess that she is a foreigner
Suppose is a synonym for guess in assume topic. In some cases you can use "Suppose" instead the word "Guess" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like activity, surmise, opinion, imagine. popular alternative
Suppose
Suppose verb - To decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement.
Usage example: if we suppose a minimum profit of $10,000 from the charity auction, we should be able to pay for the family's medical expenses
Mutual synonyms
Common collocations
| sort | guess sort | suppose sort |
| time | guess time | suppose time |
| way | guess way | suppose way |
| percentage | guess percentage | suppose percentage |
Both words in one sentence
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Another Century's Episode R somewhat lampshades the concept: when Mikhail introduces himself as Skull Squadron's sniper, Kurz says "I guess that means we're going to be rivals, then" and Mikhail responds "I suppose it does", both of them with smiles on their faces the whole time.
Source: Friendly Sniper
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