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I had a hunch that the answer was hidden in the title.
What does Hunch mean?
A hunch is a guess you strongly feel.
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A hunch is a strong feeling or guess that something may be true, even without full proof.
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Her hunch about the missing key was right.
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A hunch can be useful, but evidence is needed before reaching a conclusion.
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What is a hunch?
A strong guess or feeling matches the meaning of the word.
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Which word is closest in meaning to hunch?
A hunch is a kind of guess.
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Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for hunch?
Proof is a contrast because it gives evidence, while a hunch may not.
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MeaningHunch means A hunch is a guess you strongly feel.
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proofEvidence that shows something is true.
certaintyA state of being sure.
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