Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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hedge | Yes | No | Yes | No |
hem in | No | No | Yes | No |
hedge (noun) | hem in (noun) |
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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) | hem in (verb) |
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minimize loss or risk | surround so as to force to give up |
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | surround in a restrictive manner |
enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges | |
hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge |