Collocation
I guess
Used to express a feeling of uncertainty, reluctant agreement, or a mild assumption. It often softens a statement or indicates a slight lack of conviction.
Definition
'I guess' is a common English collocation. Used to express a feeling of uncertainty, reluctant agreement, or a mild assumption. It often softens a statement or indicates a slight lack of conviction.
I guess
“I guess I'll just stay home tonight.”
Examples
- I guess I'm ready to go now.
- I guess it's time for lunch.
- If you don't want to come, then I guess I'll go alone.
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- I guess we should leave soon.
- She said she was busy, so I guess she won't be joining us.
- The forecast predicted rain, but I guess we'll have to wait and see.
- I guess you're right about that.
- It's late, so I guess I should head home.
- They haven't called back yet, so I guess the meeting is off.
- Given the circumstances, I guess there's not much else we can do.
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