Hedges: meaning, definitions and examples
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hedges
[ hɛdʒɪz ]
in gardening
A fence or boundary formed by closely planted bushes or shrubs.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The garden was surrounded by hedges of roses and lavender.
- She sat on the bench beside the hedge, enjoying the scent of the flowers.
in conversation
To avoid giving a clear answer or making a commitment.
Synonyms
dodge, equivocate, prevaricate
Examples of usage
- He hedges his bets by investing in several different companies.
- She always hedges when asked about her future plans.
Translations
Translations of the word "hedges" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cercas-vivas
🇮🇳 झाड़ियाँ
🇩🇪 Hecken
🇮🇩 pagar tanaman
🇺🇦 живоплоти
🇵🇱 żywopłoty
🇯🇵 生垣 (いけがき)
🇫🇷 haies
🇪🇸 setos
🇹🇷 çitler
🇰🇷 울타리
🇸🇦 الأسيجة
🇨🇿 živé ploty
🇸🇰 živé ploty
🇨🇳 树篱 (shùlí)
🇸🇮 žive meje
🇮🇸 limgerði
🇰🇿 қоршау
🇬🇪 ბუჩქნარი
🇦🇿 çitlər
🇲🇽 setos
Word origin
The word 'hedge' originates from Old English 'hecg', which referred to a fence or boundary formed by bushes or shrubs. The concept of hedges has been around for centuries, used both in gardening and as a metaphor for avoiding commitment. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass the idea of both physical boundaries and evasive language.