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   hedge

   /hej/

   noun

   • 1. a fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs: "she was standing barefoot in a corner of the lawn, trimming the hedge" Similar hedgerowrow of bushesfencewindbreakbarrierbarricadeboundaryquickset
   • ▪ a contract entered into or asset held as a protection against possible financial loss: "inflation hedges such as real estate and gold" Similar safeguardprotectionshieldscreenguardbuffercushioncoverinsurancesecurityprovisioninsurance cover
   • ▪ a word or phrase used to allow for additional possibilities or to avoid commitment, for example, etc., often, usually, or sometimes. Similar equivocationevasionfudgequibblequalificationqualifying expressiontemporizinguncertaintyprevaricationvaguenessOpposite absolutecertainty

   verb

   • 1. surround or bound with a hedge: "a garden hedged with yews" Similar surroundencloseencirclecircleringborderedgeboundliterary:girdgirdleengird
   • ▪ enclose something: "the cathedral is closely hedged in by other buildings"
   • 2. limit or qualify (something) by conditions or exceptions: "experts usually hedge their predictions, just in case" Similar confinerestrictlimithinderobstructimpedeconstraintraphem inshut inclosekeep within bounds
   • ▪ avoid making a definite decision, statement, or commitment: "she hedged around the one question she wanted to ask"
   • 3. protect oneself against loss on (a bet or investment) by making balancing or compensating transactions: "the company hedged its investment position on the futures market" Similar safeguardprotectshieldguardcushioncoverinsuretake out insurancetake out insurance coverOpposite expose to risk

   Word Origin Old Englishhegg, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch heg and German Hecke.

   Derivatives

   • 1. hedger noun

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hedgeHedge Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   : to protect oneself from losing or failing by a counterbalancing action.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHEDGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   HEDGE definition: 1. a line of bushes or small trees planted very close together, especially along the edge of a…. Learn more.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › hedgeHEDGE Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Hedge definition: a row of bushes or small trees planted close together, especially when forming a fence or boundary; hedgerow. See examples of HEDGE used in a sentence.

5. www.investopedia.com › terms › hHedge Definition and How It Works in Investing - Investopedia

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   Jun 23, 2024 · A hedge is an investment that is selected to reduce the potential for loss in other investments because its price tends to move in the opposite direction. This strategy...

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHEDGE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   HEDGE meaning: 1. a line of bushes or small trees planted very close together, especially along the edge of a…. Learn more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHEDGE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A hedge is a row of bushes or small trees, usually along the edge of a garden, field, or road. 2. verb. If you hedge against something unpleasant or unwanted that might affect you, especially losing money, you do something which will protect you from it. You can hedge against redundancy or illness with insurance. [VERB + against]

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › hedgeHedge - definition of hedge by The Free Dictionary

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   hedge. (hĕj) n. 1. A row of closely planted shrubs or low-growing trees forming a fence or boundary. 2. A line of people or objects forming a barrier: a hedge of spectators along the sidewalk. 3. a. A means of protection or defense, especially against financial loss: a hedge against inflation. b.