Synonyms for

Hedges

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

Definition

a row of bushes or small trees planted close together, especially when forming a fence or boundary

Synonyms & similar words

elude putoff dodge evade circumvent skirt duck hedgerow fudge sidestep hedgein hedge parry hedging fence barrier border boundary partition enclosure screen shrubbery thicket hedgerow windbreak perimeter circumference margin edge fringe outline periphery

Synonyms by register

Formal

barriers screens boundaries enclosures

Informal

fences bushes shrubs lines

Literary

thickets umbrage verdurous walls

Antonyms

clearings openings expanses unobstructed unhindered

Common collocations

  • dense hedges
  • tall hedges
  • prune hedges
  • trim hedges
  • hedges and ditches
  • living hedges
  • garden hedges

Word family

noun hedge
verb hedge

Usage note

As a verb, 'hedge' can mean to avoid giving a direct answer or commitment. As a noun, it refers to a row of closely planted shrubs or trees.

Example sentences

  1. The farmer planted hedges around his garden to keep out the rabbits.
  2. The hedges along the road made it difficult to see oncoming traffic.
  3. We played hide and seek behind the hedges in the park.
  4. The hedges in front of the mansion were so tall that you couldnt see the house from the road.
  5. The gardener trimmed the hedges into the shape of animals.

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