hedge vs enclose

enclose vs hedge

hedge is a noun but enclose is not a noun.

hedge and enclose both are verbs.

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

As verbs, enclose is a hypernym of hedge; that is, enclose is a word with a broader meaning than hedge:

hedge: enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges
enclose: surround completely

Other hypernyms of hedge include close in, inclose, shut in.

hedge (noun)	enclose (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)	enclose (verb)
minimize loss or risk	place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)	surround completely
enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges	enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge	close in

Difference between hedge and enclose

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