5 letter words ending in DGE

Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definitions:

Noun: a fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs; a means of protection or defense against financial risk or loss.

Verb: surround or bound with a hedge; limit or qualify (something) by conditions or exceptions; avoid making a definite decision or commitment.

Pronunciations:

US: /hɛdʒ/

UK: /hɛdʒ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "hedge" comes from the Old English word "hecg", which means "fence, hedge". It has been used since the 14th century to refer to a fence or boundary made of closely growing bushes or shrubs. In finance, the term "hedge" is used to refer to a strategy used to limit financial risk or loss.

Synonyms:

Noun: barrier, fence, boundary, wall

Verb: enclose, surround, limit, qualify, equivocate

Related Words:

brush, fence, shrub, thorn

Example Sentences:

Noun: The farmer planted a hedge of thorns around his garden to keep out the rabbits.

Verb: The company hedged their bets by investing in multiple markets to avoid financial risk.

Parts of Speech

verb

Definitions

1. to move slightly or make room for someone or something else
2. to change ones opinion or position on something

Pronunciations

• US: /bʌdʒ/
• UK: /bʌdʒ/

Origin and Usage

The word "budge" originated from the Middle English word "bougen," which means "to move." It has been in use since the 14th century. In modern usage, it is commonly used to describe a slight movement or change of position, both literally and figuratively.

Synonyms

• shift
• move
• reposition
• adjust
• make way

Related Words

• lodge
• judge
• fudge
• grudge
• sludge

Example Sentences

1. He tried to budge the heavy table, but it wouldn move.
2. She refused to budge on her opinion, even after hearing all the arguments.

Here is the dictionary-style entry for "podge": podge

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: a mixture of different things that do not blend well together; a clumsy, unattractive mixture

Pronunciation (US): /ˈpɑdʒ/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈpɒdʒ/

Origin and Usage: The word "podge" is of unknown origin, but it has been used in English since the 16th century. It is typically used to describe a mixture of things that do not blend well together or a clumsy, unattractive mixture. The word is informal and is not commonly used in formal writing or speech.

Synonyms: mishmash, jumble, hodgepodge, medley, mixture

Related Words: blend, mixup, smush, swash, whack

Example Sentences:

1. Her painting was a podge of colors that did not blend well together.
2. The soup was a podge of vegetables and spices that did not taste good together.
3. The room was a podge of furniture and decorations that did not match.

Dodge 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

• a quick, sudden movement to avoid something (noun)
• to move quickly and suddenly to avoid something (verb)

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /dɑdʒ/
• UK: /dɒdʒ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "dodge" originated in the 16th century, from the Middle English word "dogge," meaning "to shake, tremble." It was originally used to describe a sudden movement to avoid being hit or caught. Today, it is commonly used in sports, such as dodgeball or dodgeball, to describe the act of avoiding a ball thrown by an opponent. It can also be used figuratively to describe avoiding a difficult situation or question.

5. Synonyms:

• evade
• avoid
• sidestep
• duck
• elude

6. Related Words:

• avoid
• evade
• flank
• shake
• shirk

7. Example Sentences:

• He made a quick dodge to avoid the ball.
• The politician tried to dodge the question.
• The runner was able to dodge the defender and score a touchdown.
• She had to dodge the traffic to cross the street.
• The company tried to dodge paying taxes by moving their headquarters overseas.

Here is the dictionary-style output for "bodge": bodge Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to do something badly or without skill; to make a mess of something
Pronunciations: US: /bäj/; UK: /bɒdʒ/
Origin and Usage: The word "bodge" originated in British English in the early 20th century as a slang term meaning "to botch" or "to make a mess of something." It is still commonly used in British English today.
Synonyms: botch, bumble, flub, mess up, muddle
Related Words: badge, dodge, lodge, podge, wedge
Example Sentences:

1. He tried to fix the sink himself, but he ended up bodging it and making it worse.
2. The carpenter bodged the job, and the table ended up being wobbly and unstable.
3. Don bodge the presentation, make sure you practice beforehand.