nounπShareA 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."He trims the hedge once a week."environmentplantnatureagriculturepropertybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA barrier (often consisting of a line of persons or objects) to protect someone or something from harm."The security guards formed a human hedge to protect the celebrity from the crowd. "propertyenvironmentstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mound of earth, stone- or turf-faced, often topped with bushes, used as a fence between any two portions of land."The farmer built a hedge around his vegetable garden to keep out the rabbits. "propertyarchitectureenvironmentagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA non-committal or intentionally ambiguous statement."My mother made a hedge about my plans to study abroad; she said she was "undecided" but didn't give any real reason. "communicationlanguagestatementbusinesspoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareContract or arrangement reducing one's exposure to risk (for example the risk of price movements or interest rate movements)."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."businessfinanceinsuranceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(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."The hedge lawyer, whose practice revolved around minor traffic violations, had a reputation for being third-rate. "qualityattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo enclose with a hedge or hedges."to hedge a field or garden"environmentagricultureplantpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo obstruct or surround."The farmer decided to hedge his garden with a tall fence to keep the deer out. "environmentagriculturepropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo offset the risk associated with."To hedge against a possible bad grade, Sarah studied extra hard for the upcoming math test. "businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo avoid verbal commitment."He carefully hedged his statements with weasel words."communicationbusinesspoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo construct or repair a hedge."The gardener is going to hedge the new flowerbeds around the school garden. "environmentplantagriculturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reduce one's exposure to risk."To hedge their bets on getting a good grade, the students studied extra hard for the upcoming exam. "businessfinanceinsuranceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading