How do you pronounce hedge?

hedge is pronounced as /hɛdʒ/.

Vocabularies
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hedge

🌳hedge

noun, verb

/hɛdʒ/

hector Hedge-hog

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Meaning

A fence or boundary formed by closely planted shrubs; also, to limit or qualify a statement.

A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.

Example Sentences

They planted a hedge around the garden for privacy.

Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.

Example Expressions

hedge your bets

Synonyms

fence, boundary, barrier, safeguard, protection

Entry 1

fence, boundary, barrier, safeguard

Entry 2

safeguard, protection

Antonyms

exposure, openness, risk

Entry 1

exposure, openness

Entry 2

exposure, risk

Collocations

hedge fund, hedge your bets, tall hedge, hedge against

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