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infer vs guess

guess vs infer

infer is not a noun while guess is a noun.

infer and guess both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
infer No No Yes No
guess Yes No Yes No
As verbs, infer and guess are synonyms defined as:
  • infer and guess: guess correctly; solve by guessing
infer (noun) guess (noun)
an estimate based on little or no information
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
infer (verb) guess (verb)
reason by deduction; establish by deduction expect, believe, or suppose
believe to be the case judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
guess correctly; solve by guessing guess correctly; solve by guessing
conclude by reasoning; in logic put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation
draw from specific cases for more general cases
Difference between infer and guess

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