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hedges

The word “hedges” has 2 syllables: hedg-es

It's pronounced as /ˈhɛdʒɪz/

What is synonym and antonym for hedges?

In the thesaurus, “hedges” has 103 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for hedges

Antonyms for hedges

  • breaks
  • doors
  • doorways
  • entrances
  • entranceways
  • entries
  • entryways
  • gaps
  • gates
  • passes
  • portals

Meanings of hedges

  • 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

  • Tall hedges surrounded the old mansion.
  • The gardener trims the hedges every month.
  • Investors use different strategies and hedges to reduce financial risk.
  • The narrow path ran between thick hedges of roses.
  • She often hedges her statements when discussing sensitive topics.

On this page you'll find 114 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hedges, such as: armors, barricades, barriers, bars, beats around the bush, blocks, bounds.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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