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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hedge

/hɛdʒ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does hedge mean?

noun, verb

A row of plants, usually shrubs or trees, planted to mark a boundary or to provide shelter. To avoid a direct answer or to express a qualification.

Example

"The garden was surrounded by a beautiful hedge that blocked the view of the neighboring houses. She tried to hedge her answer by saying she wasn't sure."

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