Pronunciation: /hɛdʒ/
noun a fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs
A1 The hedge in front of the house is very tall.
A2 I like to trim the hedge in my garden to keep it neat.
B1 The hedge along the property line provides privacy for the homeowners.
B2 The hedge fund manager made some risky investments.
C1 The company used a hedge to protect against currency fluctuations.
C2 The financial analyst recommended using a hedge to minimize risk in the investment portfolio.
verb to limit or qualify something by conditions or stipulations
A1 I hedge my bets by placing small wagers on multiple horses in the race.
A2 She likes to hedge her garden with a row of bushes to create privacy.
B1 Investors often hedge their investments by diversifying their portfolios.
B2 The company decided to hedge against currency fluctuations by entering into forward contracts.
C1 He strategically hedged his position in the stock market to minimize potential losses.
C2 The billionaire hedge fund manager is known for his ability to successfully hedge risk in volatile markets.
formal The company used a hedge to protect against currency fluctuations.
informal I saw a cute little hedge in front of their house.
slang Let's go chill by the hedge in the park.
figurative She always puts up an emotional hedge to protect herself from getting hurt.
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