Meaning & use
hedge
A boundary formed by a dense row of closely planted bushes or shrubs.
See it in a sentence
The gardener trimmed the hedge into a neat, straight line along the driveway.
A tall hedge separated the two properties and blocked the neighbors' view.
A note on using this word
As a verb, 'hedge' means to avoid a firm commitment or to protect against financial loss, as in 'hedge your bets.'
Words with a similar meaning
hedgerowshrubbery
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To avoid giving a direct answer or commitment, often to protect oneself from being wrong.
The politician hedged when reporters asked whether she would run for reelection.
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