Pronunciation: /hɛdʒ/

Definitions of hedge

noun a fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of hedge in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of hedge

past tense

hedged

plural

hedges

comparative

more hedge

superlative

most hedge

present tense

hedge

future tense

will hedge

perfect tense

have hedged

continuous tense

is hedging

singular

hedge

positive degree

hedge

infinitive

to hedge

gerund

hedging

participle

hedged

Origin and Evolution of hedge

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'hedge' originated from Old English 'hecg' which meant a fence or boundary formed by a row of shrubs or small trees.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'hedge' has evolved to encompass not only physical barriers made of shrubs or trees but also metaphorical barriers or strategies used to protect or limit something.