hedging (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /hɛdʒ/
Definition
A fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs.
Examples
The old cottage was surrounded by a tall, well-maintained hedge.
Birds often build their nests deep within the thick hedge.
They decided to plant a new hedge to create more privacy in their garden.
How to Use hedging
- hedge against (prepositional phrase)
- To protect oneself from a potential loss or risk. — "Many people buy insurance to hedge against unforeseen accidents."
- hedge your bets (idiom)
- To reduce your chances of failure or loss by trying more than one possibility or by not committing yourself completely to one particular thing. — "It's smart to hedge your bets when making a big career decision."
- hedge a statement (collocation)
- To make a statement less direct or less strong. — "He tended to hedge his statements when he wasn't entirely sure of the facts."
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