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I guess vs I'm guessing

Both 'I guess' and 'I'm guessing' are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I guess' is used to express a personal opinion or assumption, while 'I'm guessing' is used to indicate an ongoing action of making a guess. The choice between the two depends on the context and the nuance the speaker wants to convey.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 10784 views

I guess

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a personal opinion or assumption.

Use 'I guess' to express a personal opinion or assumption about something. It is often used informally in conversations.

Examples:

I guess we'll have to wait and see.
I guess you're right about that.
I guess it's going to rain today.
I guess I'll have the chicken for dinner.
I guess she won't be able to make it to the party.

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I guess public safety means nothing to you.
I guess murder's cheaper than divorce.
I guess being diabolical has its perks.
I guess even MapQuest has its limitations.
I guess some accountant cancelled Mom's cards.
I guess President Palmer trusts him.
I guess with age comes wisdom.
I guess the future is still unwritten.
But I guess family can cloud your judgment.
So I guess this makes you my half-brother.
I guess Lola missed their three-year anniversary.
I guess some people have strange tastes in decorating.
I guess somebody needed a moose.
I guess you found the cache.
Although, I guess Annie's right.
I guess we became... friends.
I guess we made easy targets.
I guess Scott never learned that trick.
Then I guess their timing was perfect.
Then I guess their timing was perfect.

Alternatives:

I suppose
I think
I believe
I reckon
I imagine

I'm guessing

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate an ongoing action of making a guess.

Use 'I'm guessing' to indicate that you are currently in the process of making a guess or assumption about something. It implies a more active involvement in the guessing process.

Examples:

I'm guessing it will take about an hour to get there.
I'm guessing she won't be able to come to the meeting.
I'm guessing you're not a fan of spicy food.
I'm guessing we'll need to reschedule the appointment.
I'm guessing he's the one who left the note.

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I'm guessing we're not talking about the holy book.
I'm guessing someone tried to persuade the estate to sell it instead.
I'm guessing the threshold's clear now.
I'm guessing she'll have plenty to say about that crowd.
I'm guessing you work for the System Lords.
I'm guessing you don't want to miss the landing.
I'm guessing these people aren't here for a church service.
I'm guessing this thing is about 10 feet.
I'm guessing there was a practical reason for the radioactive output.
I'm guessing it's because he's just a carrier.
I'm guessing it lived in that room for who knows how long.
I'm guessing you can give us the address of this pharmacy.
I'm guessing your intel about a cartel evaluator was dead-on.
So I'm guessing Sarkissian didn't tell you where he sold the Turk.
I'm guessing that's my job.
I'm guessing it's racially motivated.
I'm guessing you played college ball there, baldy.
I'm guessing he kept trophies.
I'm guessing Artie thought these things were useless.
Well, I'm guessing he disappeared because...

Alternatives:

I'm assuming
I suspect
I think
I believe
I reckon

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