noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "He trims the hedge once a week." environment plant nature agriculture property building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A barrier (often consisting of a line of persons or objects) to protect someone or something from harm. Examples : "The security guards formed a human hedge to protect the celebrity from the crowd. " property environment structure Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A mound of earth, stone- or turf-faced, often topped with bushes, used as a fence between any two portions of land. Examples : "The farmer built a hedge around his vegetable garden to keep out the rabbits. " property architecture environment agriculture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A non-committal or intentionally ambiguous statement. Examples : "My mother made a hedge about my plans to study abroad; she said she was "undecided" but didn't give any real reason. " communication language statement business politics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Contract or arrangement reducing one's exposure to risk (for example the risk of price movements or interest rate movements). Examples : "A hedge is an investment position intended to offset potential losses/gains that may be incurred by a companion investment. In simple language, a hedge is used to reduce any substantial losses/gains suffered by an individual or an organization." business finance insurance economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (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. Examples : "The hedge lawyer, whose practice revolved around minor traffic violations, had a reputation for being third-rate. " quality attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To enclose with a hedge or hedges. Examples : "to hedge a field or garden" environment agriculture plant property Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To obstruct or surround. Examples : "The farmer decided to hedge his garden with a tall fence to keep the deer out. " environment agriculture property Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To offset the risk associated with. Examples : "To hedge against a possible bad grade, Sarah studied extra hard for the upcoming math test. " business finance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To avoid verbal commitment. Examples : "He carefully hedged his statements with weasel words." communication business politics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To construct or repair a hedge. Examples : "The gardener is going to hedge the new flowerbeds around the school garden. " environment plant agriculture building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To reduce one's exposure to risk. Examples : "To hedge their bets on getting a good grade, the students studied extra hard for the upcoming exam. " business finance insurance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading