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hedge

The word “hedge” has 1 syllable: hedge

It's pronounced as /hɛdʒ/

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In the thesaurus, “hedge” has 136 synonyms and 24 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for hedge along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for hedge

Antonyms for hedge

Meanings of hedge

  • noun
    1. A thicket of bushes or other shrubbery, especially one planted as a fence between two portions of land, or to separate the parts of a garden.
    2. A barrier (often consisting of a line of persons or objects) to protect someone or something from harm.
    3. A mound of earth, stone- or turf-faced, often topped with bushes, used as a fence between any two portions of land.
    4. A non-committal or intentionally ambiguous statement.
    5. Contract or arrangement reducing one's exposure to risk (for example the risk of price movements or interest rate movements).
    6. (noun adjunct) Used attributively, with figurative indication of a person's upbringing, or professional activities, taking place by the side of the road; third-rate.
  • verb
    1. To enclose with a hedge or hedges.
    2. To obstruct or surround.
    3. To offset the risk associated with.
    4. To avoid verbal commitment.
    5. To construct or repair a hedge.
    6. To reduce one's exposure to risk.

Example Sentences

  • They planted a tall hedge around the garden for privacy.
  • Investors often hedge against risk by diversifying their portfolios.
  • A neatly trimmed hedge lined the front walkway.
  • She tried to hedge her answer to avoid offending anyone.
  • The rabbit disappeared behind the thick hedge near the fence.

On this page you'll find 160 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hedge, such as: aid, armor, assist, bar, barricade, barrier, be noncommittal.

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