I guess correctly

USAGE SUMMARY

The part of the sentence "I guess correctly" is correct and can be used in written English.
You can use it whenever you are referring to someone having made a correct guess. For example, "I was surprised when Sue guessed the answer to the math problem - I guess correctly!".

✓ Grammatically correct

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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

5 human-written examples

If I guess correctly, the songwriter will be cursed for his predictability, and if I guess incorrectly he's being willfully obtuse, a word I learned from my publisher, who applied it to the title of my last book.

The New Yorker

If I guess correctly, even if there are letters already in the entry to help me, that tells me that somewhere in the recesses of my mind I knew the answer.

The New York Times

I guess correctly that he is reading the Torah, not because he has re-found his faith in his God, but because he has regained just enough faith in humanity.

The Guardian - Opinion

I guess, correctly, that she is 11 years-old.

BBC

However, this has the implausible implication that even if I have no idea where in the world I am, but I guess correctly that I am in Kendalia, I am in a position to know I am in Kendalia rather than that I am nowhere, as I can rule out the latter.

SEP

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

55 human-written examples

I guessed correctly that she played piano (a pianist's hands are often lost without a keyboard).

The New York Times

18A: I didn't see "Finding Dory," but I guessed correctly that the fish we needed was NEMO.

The New York Times

He was skimming through a golf magazine, and I guessed correctly that the two of them were embarking on a vacation.

The New Yorker

I guessed correctly that someone else may derive some pleasure from it, and shifted the item with friendliness, but little ceremony.

The Guardian - Opinion

One of the few I got right (my score was a pathetic two out of ten) was a guy with caramel skin, who, I guessed correctly, was Puerto Rican.

The New Yorker

Update: So it turns out I guessed correctly.

TechCrunch

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "I guess correctly" when you want to emphasize the accuracy of your guess, often in situations where the outcome was uncertain or difficult to predict.

Common error

Avoid using "I guess correctly" in situations where the answer is obvious or easily determined. Opt for more direct statements like "I knew it" or "I was right" in those cases.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "I guess correctly" functions as a statement of accuracy following an assumption or conjecture. It affirms that a prior guess was indeed correct. Ludwig confirms that this phrase is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

60%

Science

20%

Wiki

20%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Encyclopedias

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Reference

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "I guess correctly" is a grammatically sound phrase used to express the accuracy of a previous guess. As Ludwig confirms, this phrase is perfectly acceptable in written English. Although not extremely common, its appearance in diverse contexts such as News & Media, Science, and Wiki sources indicates its versatility. While simpler alternatives exist, "I guess correctly" effectively conveys a sense of validation and emphasizes the accuracy of one's judgment in uncertain situations.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

I predicted accurately

Substitutes "guess" with "predicted", which implies know something in advance and state that it will happen.

I surmise accurately

Replaces "guess" with the more formal "surmise" while maintaining the meaning of accuracy.

I infer correctly

Employs "infer" to highlight that the guess is based on some evidence or reasoning.

I deduce rightly

Uses "deduce" to suggest a more logical or reasoned guessing process and "rightly" for accuracy.

I speculate accurately

Substitutes "guess" with "speculate", implying a less certain but still accurate prediction.

I conjectured rightly

Replaces "guess" with "conjectured", which suggests forming an opinion or supposition about something on the basis of incomplete information, and "rightly" for accuracy.

My assumption was correct

Shifts the focus to the correctness of the assumption itself, rather than the act of guessing.

I presupposed accurately

Employs "presupposed" to highlight that the guess is based on previous experience.

My hunch was right

Shifts the focus to the feeling you have that something is true even though you do not have any evidence to prove it.

I estimated precisely

Uses "estimate" to imply an approximation, and "precisely" to show accuracy.

FAQs

How can I rephrase "I guess correctly" to sound more formal?

For a more formal tone, consider using phrases like "I surmise accurately", "I deduce rightly", or "I infer correctly".

What is a simpler way to say "I guess correctly"?

You could say "I was right", "I got it right", or "my assumption was correct" for a simpler expression.

When is it appropriate to use "I guess correctly" in writing?

"I guess correctly" is suitable when you want to highlight that your guess turned out to be accurate, especially when there was a degree of uncertainty or difficulty in making the guess. In other words, when there's a true element of chance involved. Avoid it for very obvious statements.

What is the difference between "I guess correctly" and "I predicted accurately"?

"I guess correctly" implies a less informed or certain assessment, whereas "I predicted accurately" suggests a more informed or reasoned forecast.