hedge

Meanings

• noun

  A shrub or tree, often evergreen, used for making a fence or barrier.

  - "The garden was surrounded by a hedge to keep out unwanted animals."
  - "The hedge provided privacy for the backyard."

• noun

  A financial instrument that reduces the risk of asset price movements.

  - "Investors use hedges to protect against market volatility."
  - "The hedge fund manager used options as a hedge against potential losses."

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Pronunciation

1. /hɛdʒ/
   
   
   
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2. /hɛdʒ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hedge
edge , pledge , bridge , gage

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Variants

List of all variants of hedge that leads to same result
hedge , hedges , hedged , hedger , hedgers , hedging , hedgingly , hedge fund , hedge funds , hedge against , hedged against , hedges against , hedging against , hedge about , hedge around , hedge around/about , hedge in , hedged in , hedges in , hedging in , hedge her bets , hedge his bets , hedge one's bets , hedge their bets

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Etymology

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Old English 'hieg' meaning 'hedge' or 'enclosure'.

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Trivia

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1. The tallest hedge in the world is located in England and measures over 3 miles long.

2. The term 'hedge fund' was first used in the late 1940s.

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Related Concepts

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1. hedgerow: A hedge that is made up of several different shrubs and trees.

2. hedge fund: A type of investment fund that uses various strategies to generate returns, including the use of derivatives and leverage.

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Culture

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In literature, hedges are often used as metaphors for protection, boundaries, or obstacles. In art, hedges are depicted in various styles and mediums, from realistic representations to abstract interpretations. In music, the term 'hedge fund' is commonly used in finance and business genres.

How to Memorize "hedge"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a garden with a hedge surrounding it.
   - Visualize a financial trader using a hedging strategy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hedge' with the idea of protection or boundaries.
   - Remember that 'hedge' can refer to both a physical barrier and a financial instrument.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym H.E.G.G.E to remember the definition of a hedge: Hedges are Enclosures that Give Greater Efficiency.

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