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guess vs figure out

figure out vs guess

guess is a noun but figure out is not a noun.

guess and figure out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
guess Yes No Yes No
figure out No No Yes No
As verbs, figure out is a hypernym of guess; that is, figure out is a word with a broader meaning than guess:
  • guess: guess correctly; solve by guessing
  • figure out: find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
Other hypernyms of guess include lick, puzzle out, solve, work, work out.
guess (noun) figure out (noun)
an estimate based on little or no information
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
guess (verb) figure out (verb)
expect, believe, or suppose find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
guess correctly; solve by guessing
put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation
Difference between guess and figure out

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