Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hedge
noun / verb
/hɛdʒ/
Definition
A hedge is a fence or boundary formed by a dense row of shrubs or low trees.
Examples
- They planted a hedge around their garden for privacy.
- He decided to hedge his bets by investing in multiple stocks.
Meaning
In addition to its physical definition, ‘hedge’ can also refer to a way of avoiding a direct commitment to a particular course of action.
Synonyms
- bush
- fence
- boundary
- protect
- shield
