Guess vs. Guest: What's the Difference?
Edited by Sumera Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 7, 2023
"Guess" refers to forming an opinion or conclusion without certain knowledge, while "Guest" is a person who is invited to visit or attend an event as a recipient of hospitality.
Key Differences
"Guess" and "Guest" are English words that serve completely different functions within the language. "Guess" is primarily a verb, used when one forms an opinion or estimation about something without sufficient information or concrete knowledge. On the other hand, "Guest" is a noun, referring to someone who is invited to a place or an event, typically implying that this person is not a regular member or resident of that place or event.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 25, 2023
"Guess" can also be used as a noun, representing the act of forming an opinion or estimation without concrete knowledge. It often implies uncertainty and a degree of speculation. In contrast, "Guest," as a noun, represents certainty and definition, referring specifically to a person who is received and entertained at the home of another or is participating in an event or visiting a place by invitation.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 25, 2023
The word "Guess" generally invokes thoughts of speculation, hypothesis, and uncertainty. It’s associated with the act of estimating or presuming something in the absence of concrete evidence or definitive knowledge. Conversely, "Guest" invokes thoughts of hospitality, invitation, and attendance. It is associated with someone being welcomed into a space or event where they are not a regular or permanent member.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 25, 2023
"Guess" is subjective and depends largely on an individual’s perspective, intuition, and previous knowledge. It's something that can be right or wrong, depending on whether it aligns with reality or factual information. "Guest," however, is objective and factual, referring to an individual who has been invited to attend or visit, and their status as a guest is not dependent on perspective or interpretation.
Sara Rehman
Sep 25, 2023
Comparison Chart
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Definition
Forming an opinion without certain knowledge.
A person invited to visit or attend an event.
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Associated Concepts
Uncertainty, estimation, speculation.
Invitation, hospitality, attendance.
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Context of Use
Associated with the act of estimating or presuming
Associated with someone being welcomed.
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Sep 25, 2023
Guess and Guest Definitions
Guess
An act of predicting without sufficient evidence.
My guess is that it will rain tomorrow.
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Sep 25, 2023
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Guest
A person entertained in one's home.
We're having guests over for dinner tonight.
Harlon Moss
Sep 25, 2023
Guess
An estimate or assumption.
I had to guess the number of beans in the jar.
Janet White
Sep 25, 2023
Guest
A person who receives special treatment or honor.
As an honored guest, she sat at the head of the table.
Janet White
Sep 25, 2023
Guess
A supposition or conjecture.
If I had to guess, she's probably at the store.
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Sep 25, 2023
Guest
A person invited to participate or attend an event.
We have a guest speaker at today's seminar.
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Sep 25, 2023
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Guest
Someone staying temporarily in a place of accommodation.
The hotel has a capacity for 100 guests.
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Sep 25, 2023
Guest
One to whom entertainment or hospitality has been extended by another in the role of host or hostess, as at a party.
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Guest
One who pays for meals or accommodations at a restaurant, hotel, or other establishment; a patron.
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Guest
A distinguished visitor to whom the hospitality of an institution, city, or government is extended.
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Guest
A visiting performer, speaker, or contestant, as on a radio or television program.
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Guest
(Zoology) A commensal organism, especially an insect that lives in the nest or burrow of another species.
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Guess
To solve by a correct conjecture; to conjecture rightly.
He who guesses the riddle shall have the ring.
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Guess
To suppose (introducing a proposition of uncertain plausibility).
That album is quite hard to find, but I guess you could try ordering it online.
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Guess
(colloquial) To think, conclude, or decide (without a connotation of uncertainty). Usually in first person: "I guess".
"I guess you were right." "What did he say?" "He guesses you were right."
"I guess I'll go to bed."
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Guest
A recipient of hospitality, especially someone staying by invitation at the house of another.
The guests were let in by the butler.
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Guest
A patron or customer in a hotel etc.
Guests must vacate their rooms by 10 o'clock on their day of departure.
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Guess
A prediction about the outcome of something, typically made without factual evidence or support.
If you don't know the answer, take a guess.
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Guest
An invited visitor or performer to an institution or to a broadcast.
The guest for the broadcast was a leading footballer.
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Guess
To form an opinion concerning, without knowledge or means of knowledge; to judge of at random; to conjecture.
First, if thou canst, the harder reason guess.
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Guest
(computing) A user given temporary access to a system despite not having an account of their own.
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Guess
To judge or form an opinion of, from reasons that seem preponderating, but are not decisive.
We may then guess how far it was from his design.
Of ambushed men, whom, by their arms and dress,To be Taxallan enemies I guess.
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Guest
(zoology) Any insect that lives in the nest of another without compulsion and usually not as a parasite.
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Guess
To solve by a correct conjecture; to conjecture rightly; as, he who guesses the riddle shall have the ring; he has guessed my designs.
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Guess
To hit upon or reproduce by memory.
Tell me their words, as near as thou canst guess them.
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Guess
To think; to suppose; to believe; to imagine; - followed by an objective clause.
Not all together; better far, I guess,That we do make our entrance several ways.
But in known images of life I guessThe labor greater.
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Guest
(intransitive) as a musician, to play as a guest, providing an instrument that a band/orchestra does not normally have in its line up (for instance, percussion in a string band)
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Guess
To make a guess or random judgment; to conjecture; - with at, about, etc.
This is the place, as well as I may guess.
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Guess
An opinion as to anything, formed without sufficient or decisive evidence or grounds; an attempt to hit upon the truth by a random judgment; a conjecture; a surmise.
A poet must confessHis art 's like physic - but a happy guess.
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Guest
A visitor; a person received and entertained in one's house or at one's table; a visitor entertained without pay.
To cheer his guests, whom he had stayed that night.
True friendship's laws are by this rule exprest.Welcome the coming, speed the parting guest.
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Guest
Any insect that lives in the nest of another without compulsion and usually not as a parasite.
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Guess
Expect, believe, or suppose;
I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel
I thought to find her in a bad state
He didn't think to find her in the kitchen
I guess she is angry at me for standing her up
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Guess
Put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation;
I am guessing that the price of real estate will rise again
I cannot pretend to say that you are wrong
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Guest
To be, or act the part of, a guest.
And tell me, best of princes, who he wasThat guested here so late.
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Guess
Judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time);
I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds
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Guess
Guess correctly; solve by guessing;
He guessed the right number of beans in the jar and won the prize
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Guest
United States journalist (born in England) noted for his syndicated homey verse (1881-1959)
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Guess
An act of solving through trial and error.
It took me three guesses to get the password right.
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Sep 25, 2023
Guess
A belief or judgment based on little information.
It's only a guess, but I think he's around 30 years old.
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Sep 25, 2023
Guest
(computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network
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Guest
An outsider or non-regular member present in a group or place.
He was a guest on the radio show.
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FAQs
Is every "Guest" a stranger?
No, a "Guest" could be a friend, family member, or acquaintance invited for a specific occasion or purpose.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 25, 2023
Is a "Guest" always someone invited?
Typically, yes. A "Guest" is often someone invited or entertained in a specific setting.
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Sep 25, 2023
Are "Guess" and "Guest" homophones?
No, while they sound similar, they have different pronunciations and meanings.
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Sep 25, 2023
Can you "Guess" a "Guest's" preferences?
Yes, you can make a supposition or prediction about a guest's preferences.
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Sep 25, 2023
Is a "Guess" always uncertain?
A "Guess" is typically made without complete information, implying a degree of uncertainty.
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Can a "Guess" be accurate?
Yes, even though guesses are made without complete information, they can sometimes be accurate.
Janet White
Sep 25, 2023
Can one be a "Guest" at their own home?
It’s unusual, but if someone is receiving special treatment in their home, they might humorously be referred to as a "Guest".
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Sep 25, 2023
Can "Guess" be both a verb and noun?
Yes, "Guess" can be an action (verb) or the result of that action (noun).
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Can a "Guest" be non-human?
Yes, for instance, one might refer to a dog visiting a home as a "Guest".
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Sep 25, 2023
Which word is older, "Guess" or "Guest"?
Both words have ancient origins, but "Guest", referring to a visitor, has older roots in Old English.
Janet White
Sep 25, 2023
Can a "Guess" be educated?
Yes, an educated guess is made based on some knowledge or information, making it more likely to be correct.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 25, 2023
How does a "Guest" behave?
A guest typically behaves politely and respectfully, abiding by the norms and rules of the host.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 25, 2023
Is it polite to "Guess" someone's age?
Generally, it is considered impolite to guess someone’s age as it might lead to uncomfortable situations.
Sara Rehman
Sep 25, 2023
Can a "Guest" be unwelcome?
While "Guest" typically implies invitation, it can be used ironically or euphemistically to refer to unwelcome persons.
Harlon Moss
Sep 25, 2023
Can you improve your ability to "Guess"?
Yes, by gaining more knowledge and experience, you can make more informed and likely accurate guesses.
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Sep 25, 2023
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