verbπShareTo enclose with a hedge or hedges."to hedge a field or garden"environmentagriculturepropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo obstruct or surround."The farmer hedged his field with a tall fence to keep the deer out. "environmentpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo offset the risk associated with."The farmer hedged his wheat crop by selling a futures contract, protecting himself from a potential drop in price. "businessfinanceinsuranceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo avoid verbal commitment."He carefully hedged his statements with weasel words."communicationlanguagebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo construct or repair a hedge."The gardener hedged the rose bushes to keep them from growing into the neighbor's yard. "environmentagriculturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reduce one's exposure to risk."The farmer hedged his bets against a poor harvest by planting two different kinds of crops. "businessfinanceinsuranceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOffset by another financial asset."The investor's stock portfolio was hedged by buying bonds, reducing the overall risk. "businessfinanceassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
