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hedge vs avoid

avoid vs hedge

hedge is a noun but avoid is not a noun.

hedge and avoid both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hedge Yes No Yes No
avoid No No Yes No
As verbs, avoid is a hypernym of hedge; that is, avoid is a word with a broader meaning than hedge:
  • hedge: avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
  • avoid: stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
hedge (noun) avoid (noun)
a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
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
hedge (verb) avoid (verb)
minimize loss or risk stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) refrain from certain foods or beverages
enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges declare invalid
hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off
refrain from doing something
Difference between hedge and avoid

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