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I guess vs I'm guessing

Both 'I guess' and 'I'm guessing' are grammatically correct, but '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.

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Last updated: November 27, 2024 • 10889 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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Last updated: November 18, 2024

Feb 3, 2022 ... "I Guess" from the album Laurel Hell by Mitski. Laurel Hell out now. Listen + order: https://mitski.deadoc.co/laurel-hell The Land Is ...
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Mar 13, 2024 ... ... I guess it's all about timing I guess it's all about the Things you want but never get I guess it's all about trying To love someone you've ...
Dec 8, 2022 ... This "I guess" indicates a realization that there was a better/shorter way to word what you just said. In this case I'd say "Je vais au cinéma ...
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Aug 30, 2024 ... What genre is "I Guess Time Just Makes Fools of Us All"? I know it has influences of funk and soul but I'd love to find more similar music ...
I Guess There's Always Next Year. by Liv Greene feat. Jobi Riccio · Includes unlimited streaming via the Bandcamp app, plus download in mp3, FLAC and more.
Jul 13, 2024 ... Hey, it's Josh Here's a new one - “I Guess Time Just Makes Fools of Us All”. It's on the record coming out later this year (DONT TELL ANYONE), ...
Jan 7, 2019 ... I Guess the MD on My White Coat Is Invisible Today. Veneshia McKinney-Whitson, MD. Fam Med. 2019;51(1):57-57. DOI: 10.22454/FamMed.2019.231908.
Jan 31, 2024 ... from my pov someone saying “gg i guess” when i'm celebrating something sounds super passive aggressive. maybe you didnt mean it that way but it ...

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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Last updated: November 18, 2024

Sep 15, 2017 ... The phrase "I'm guessing", on the other hand, indicates that I'm uncertain about what I'm saying, and I am interested in more information.
Jul 4, 2024 ... I'm guessing he'll be alright. Do you feel a difference of certainty between these two? If so, which one shows more confidence?
Feb 15, 2023 ... 24K likes, 270 comments - timferriss on February 15, 2023: ""So I'm guessing we're in the placebo group.” By @paulnoth in @altajournal.".
Jul 6, 2021 ... "I'm Guessing" - implies some uncertainty (this is where I used to use "adivino que") * He never arrived, so I'm guessing he forgot about our appointment.
"So I'm guessing we're in the placebo group.” By @paulnoth in @altajournal. Rudolf Kreibich and 3.9K others. 󰤥 3,939. 󰤦 74. 󰤧 620. 󰞣. Show previous comments.
Jun 30, 2009 ... "I guess/assume" introduces the main point, while "I'm guessing/assuming" usually introduces the effect or conclusion from what has been said, or some ...
Oct 2, 2024 ... I'm guessing you're like me and often say “my family/parents/significant other is my priority” yet they eventually become sacrificed for ...
Sep 15, 20204 min. I'm guessing all day long. Updated: Sep 17, 2020. Dear Diane,. I would love your thoughts on whether you think it's productive for Ella ...
I'm guessing you're all spending your weekend reading Relatively Normal. Your review would mean the world to me! https://amzn.to/2A9Dez6.
Jun 25, 2009 ... If, on the other hand, "in work" means "you have a job", then the translation will obviously be different (but I'm guessing that's not what you ...

Alternatives:

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

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