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UK//aɪ ɡɛs səʊ//US//aɪ ɡɛs soʊ//

Meaning of I guess so

An expression indicating uncertain agreement.

In simple words: It's a way of saying you agree to something uncertain.

I guess so in a sentence

  • Are you coming to the party tonight? I guess so.
  • Do you think the movie will be good? I guess so.
  • If you want to do that, I guess so.

How to use I guess so

Use this when you're not fully certain but lean towards an agreement. Avoid in formal conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a person shrugging and saying 'I guess so' when unsure.

Related words

Collocations with I guess so

Synonyms for I guess so

Opposites of I guess so

Common mistakes with I guess so

  • Using in formal settings where more certainty is needed.
  • Saying it too emphatically, making it sound definite.
  • Omitting other responses that could clarify uncertainty.

Compare I guess so with I suppose, Perhaps, Maybe

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Frequently asked questions about I guess so

What does I guess so mean?

It's a way of saying you agree to something uncertain.

What is the definition of I guess so?

An expression indicating uncertain agreement.

How do you use I guess so in a sentence?

Are you coming to the party tonight? I guess so.

Can you give another example of I guess so?

Do you think the movie will be good? I guess so.

What are synonyms for I guess so?

Common alternatives include I suppose, Perhaps, Maybe.

What is the opposite of I guess so?

Opposite meanings include I don't think so, I doubt it, I disagree, Definitely not.

What words go with I guess so?

It commonly pairs with I guess so, I guess not, I guess that's true.

What are common mistakes when using I guess so?

Using in formal settings where more certainty is needed. Saying it too emphatically, making it sound definite. Omitting other responses that could clarify uncertainty.

How do you pronounce I guess so?

US: //aɪ ɡɛs soʊ//, UK: //aɪ ɡɛs səʊ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is I guess so formal or informal?

"I guess so" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use I guess so?

Use this when you're not fully certain but lean towards an agreement. Avoid in formal conversations.