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“Guessed” or “Guest” or “Ɡest”

guessed / guest / ɡest are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

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guessed g·EH·s·t

  • verbput forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation.
  • verbguess correctly; solve by guessing.

guest g·EH·s·t

  • nouna visitor to whom hospitality is extended.
  • nounUnited States journalist (born in England) noted for his syndicated homey verse (1881-1959).
  • nouna customer of a hotel or restaurant etc..

ɡest

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

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“guessed”

  • …careless, one never would have guessed that these people are the…
  • Many hip hop blogs guessed the song might be about…
  • …of traditional Chinese medicine have guessed at the anaesthetic components of…
  • …we thought we knew, or guessed, or figured out - just…
  • If he guessed wrong, he would be executed.

“guest”

  • …and he was filming a guest appearance (he would later become…
  • …as a 'two-way', or a guest involved in or offering analysis…
  • …(returning much later for numerous guest appearances).
  • …a regular cast member following guest appearances in the previous series.
  • …has also been the leading guest conductor of the City of…
  • …Lavelle who also had a guest role in series 6 as…
  • CAB also brings in Guest Speakers to present on various…
  • Guest singles
  • …and gave stellar performances as Guest Conductor in Japan as well…
  • Recurring and guest characters

“ɡest”

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