Hedge Meaning

There are 7 meaning(s) for word Hedge

Meaning 1 : an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement

    Synonyms : hedging
Meaning 2 : avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

    Synonyms : circumvent,  dodge,  duck,  elude,  evade,  fudge,  parry,  put off,  sidestep,  skirt
Meaning 3 : any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change

    Synonyms : hedging
Meaning 4 : a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

    Synonyms : hedgerow
Meaning 5 : enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges

    Example : hedge the property

    Synonyms : hedge in
Meaning 6 : hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge

    Example : The animals were hedged in

Meaning 7 : minimize loss or risk

    Example : diversify your financial portfolio to hedge price risks,hedge your bets

How to Pronounce Hedge

  • hɛdʒ