Synonyms for

Hedge

Verb / hedʒ / Another word for hedge — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a fence made of bushes or small trees that are planted close together

Synonyms & similar words

elude circumvent parry skirt evade duck putoff fudge dodge hedgerow hedgein sidestep hedging barrier fence partition screen shelter shield wall windbreak hedgerow thicket barricade blockade embankment rampart parapet palisade stockade boundary limit border

Synonyms by register

Formal

barrier screen enclosure precipice

Informal

fence wall border line

Literary

umbrage copse thicket

Antonyms

clear expose reveal uncover disclose open

Common collocations

  • thick hedge
  • tall hedge
  • garden hedge
  • hedge fund
  • hedge bets
  • hedge out
  • hedge against
  • privacy hedge

Word family

noun hedge
verb hedge
adjective hedged

Usage note

As a verb, 'hedge' can mean to avoid giving a direct answer or commitment, or to surround something with a hedge. The noun refers to a row of bushes or a financial strategy.

Example sentences

  1. The hedge around the yard keeps the dog from running away.
  2. We trimmed the hedge to make it look neat.
  3. The farmer planted a hedge of trees to protect his crops from the wind.
  4. The hedge was so thick that it was hard to see through.
  5. The hedgehog curled up into a ball when it saw me.

Quotes

  • A hedge between keeps friendships green.
  • The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best time is now.
  • The grass is always greener on the other side of the hedge.

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