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Meaning of the word hedge in English

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hedge

US /hedʒ/
UK /hedʒ/
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Noun

1.

a fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs

Example:
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The house was surrounded by a tall green hedge.
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Birds often nest in the dense hedge.
Synonym:
fenceboundaryenclosurebarrierscreen
2.

a means of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances

Example:
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Investing in gold can be a hedge against inflation.
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The company used derivatives as a hedge against currency fluctuations.
Synonym:
safeguardprotectionsecuritydefensebuffer

Verb

1.

limit or qualify (something) by conditions or exceptions

Example:
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He hedged his bets by investing in both stocks and bonds.
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When asked about the scandal, the politician began to hedge.
Synonym:
qualifylimitrestrictcircumscribeconfineevadedodgesidestepprevaricateequivocate
2.

surround with a hedge

Example:
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They decided to hedge their garden with a row of rose bushes.
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The property was well hedged, providing privacy.
Synonym:
enclosesurroundfencewallgirdle
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