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Vocabulary Entry
hedge
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A fence or boundary formed by a dense row of shrubs or low trees.
Example Sentences
"The garden was beautifully enclosed by a tall hedge."
"He trimmed the hedge to keep it looking neat."
"Birds often nest in the thick foliage of the hedge."
V
verb
To enclose or protect something with a hedge; also, to avoid giving a direct answer or to limit responsibility.
Example Sentences
"They decided to hedge their bets by investing in multiple projects."
"The investor hedged his losses by buying insurance."
"She hedged on her response to the question about her plans."