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It looks like so vs I guess so

Both options are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'It looks like so' is used when showing how something looks. 'I guess so' is used when expressing uncertainty or making an assumption.

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Last updated: November 13, 2024 • 11199 views

It looks like so

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express that something appears to be a certain way based on visual evidence or observation.

This phrase is used to convey an observation or visual impression that suggests a particular conclusion or outcome.

Examples:

Based on the dark clouds, it looks like rain is coming.
It looks like she's upset about something.
It looks like the meeting has been postponed.
It looks like the train is delayed.
It looks like the store is closed.

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Last updated: November 16, 2024

Feb 23, 2024 ... ... it looks like so far. We had two amazing shows in Belfast and Dublin, with incredible audiences at both. Played some new songs too. Huge ...
May 24, 2012 ... I briefly worked with a Greek scientist some time ago, and thought it was funny when he said stuff like "How it looks like", so I have ...
Oct 25, 2024 ... 50 likes, 3 comments - elizafricker_missingthemark on October 25, 2024: "It looks like so many other places it could be deemed benign.
Jul 2, 2018 ... That CubeWorld clone we were building... Here's what it looks like so far!
Apr 26, 2020 ... They all work because you say "it looks like". So "may rain" and "will rain", though different, don't matter. Either way, right now it ...
Apr 13, 2024 ... "It looks like so much fun".......a woman dangles helplessly in the air screaming in a 3 second clip.... 7 mos. 51.
Feb 21, 2021 ... this is how it looks like so far. I want to straighten out these twists if possible.test.3dm (844.4 KB) test.gh (9.8 KB). thanks again for ...
Aug 14, 2024 ... Is this something we can do? It looks like so much fun!!
Mar 13, 2018 ... Bennett spoke first and said, “Because it looks like so much fun!” Vivian replied, “Yeah, because you always look like you are having fun ...
Apr 4, 2023 ... Here's what it looks like so far; I changed the padding to 0 and reduced the font size. I have a CSS media query to only apply these when ...

Alternatives:

It seems so
It appears so
It appears that way
It seems like it
It looks that way

I guess so

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express uncertainty or make an assumption.

This phrase is used to indicate a tentative agreement or acceptance of a statement or situation, often when not completely sure.

Examples:

Do you think it will rain tomorrow? - I guess so.
Are you coming to the party? - I guess so.
Is this the right way to the station? - I guess so.
Do you want to go out for dinner? - I guess so.
Will you be able to finish the project on time? - I guess so.

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Last updated: November 16, 2024

Oct 30, 2020 ... "I guess so" can imply different things based on which word is emphasized. "Do you think...?" answered with "I guess so" means you're in ...
118 Followers, 243 Following, 13 Posts - I Guess So? (@i.guess.so.band) on Instagram: "Band — Sound, static, and white noise comin' from a garage in Chicago ...
May 23, 2024 ... Equivalent to "I guess so". Vocabulary. What are some phrases or expressions you might use in a similar way--that is, when agreeing to ...
Aug 12, 2020 ... Originally Answered: When she says "Um..I guess so..we could go on a date." What does it mean? ·. This is what I THINK, so take this with a ...
Dec 8, 2022 ... Another example: "Is John coming to the party?" "I guess so". In that case it's closer to a literal guess, and in French you might say ...
Sep 9, 2022 ... Workout and worship? I guess so ‍♀️ #fridayfunny.
May 1, 2017 ... My answer is 'Yes, I guess (so). Should I use 'so' or not? I may be thinking in my language so I feel a little bit confused. I think it is ...
Jul 4, 2011 ... I guess is often used in phrases like I guess so or simply I guess, in response to an inquiry. When used this way, it means the speaker ...
Jun 11, 2017 ... Best answer will be 아마도? / 아마?(maybe) Amado /ama 맞을걸?/그럴걸?(i think it's right=i guess so) Ma jle ger / g rur ger

Alternatives:

I suppose so
I think so
I believe so
I imagine so
I reckon so

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