fence vs hedge

fence and hedge both are nouns.

fence and hedge both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
fence	Yes	No	Yes	No
hedge	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, hedge is a hyponym of fence; that is, hedge is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fence:

fence: a barrier that serves to enclose an area
hedge: a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

Other hyponyms of fence include backstop, chainlink fence, hedgerow, paling, picket fence, rail fence, split-rail fence, stone wall, wall, weir, slate fence.

fence (noun)	hedge (noun)
a barrier that serves to enclose an area	a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
a dealer in stolen property	an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement
	any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change

fence (verb)	hedge (verb)
have an argument about something	minimize loss or risk
surround with a wall in order to fortify	avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
fight with fencing swords	enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges
enclose with a fence	hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge
receive stolen goods

Difference between fence and hedge

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