English / word
hedge
noun, verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.; a fence or boundary formed by closely planted bushes, or financial protection
A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.
A fence or boundary formed by closely planted shrubs; also, to limit or qualify a statement.
In context
01
Investors use a hedge to protect against market volatility.
02
A green leafy hedge separates their garden from the quiet street.
Synonyms
safeguard,protection,fence
Antonyms
exposure,risk,openness
Collocations
hedge fund,hedge against,hedge your bets
Verb forms
Past: hedged · Past participle: hedged · -ing: hedging