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Meaning of hedged
The primary meaning of "hedged" is to surround or protect something with a hedge or other barrier, or to reduce or manage risk.
Etymology of hedged
The word "hedged" comes from the Old English word "hecg", meaning "hedge" or "fence", and the suffix "-ed", which forms the past tense and past participle of verbs
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to describe physical barriers, and its meaning has expanded over time to include figurative uses, such as risk management and evasive language
Synonyms
Definitions
- To surround or protect something with a hedge or other barrier
- * To reduce or manage risk by taking a position that offsets a potential loss
- * To avoid making a direct or clear statement by being vague or ambiguous
Usage Examples
- The garden was hedged with a thick row of bushes to keep out deer
- * The investor hedged her bets by diversifying her portfolio
- * The politician hedged her answer to avoid taking a clear stance on the issue
Antonyms
opened
exposed
vulnerable
unprotected
unguarded
defenseless
uncovered
unshielded
unsecured
unsafeguarded
unrestricted
unconfined
unbounded
unbarred
unobstructed
unblocked
unveiled
revealed
disclosed
unprotected
insecure
unstable