5 letter words ending in EDGE
The following list contains 5 five letter words in English
5 letter words ending in EDGE in English
Common 5 letter words ending in EDGE with meaning
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| HEDGE | 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. |
| KEDGE | Parts of Speech: verb, noun Definitions:
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Origin and Usage: The word "kedge" originated in the mid-17th century and is of uncertain origin. It is believed to have come from a nautical term used to describe a small anchor used to move a ship. Today, the word is primarily used in nautical contexts to describe the act of moving a ship or boat using a kedge anchor. Synonyms: None Related Words: egged, hedge, ledge, wedge Example Sentences:
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Noun, Verb Definitions:Noun: a narrow horizontal surface projecting from a wall, cliff, or other surface; a shelf. US: /lɛdʒ/ The word "ledge" originated from the Old English word "hleoðor" which means "shelf" or "ledge". It was first used in the 14th century. As a noun, it refers to a narrow horizontal surface projecting from a wall, cliff, or other surface; a shelf. As a verb, it means to provide a window or frame with a ledge or ledges. Synonyms:Shelf, mantel, projection, ridge, step, sill. Related Words:Cliff, ledge, ledge, ledge, ledge. Example Sentences:Noun: She sat on the ledge of the window, watching the birds outside. |
| SEDGE | Sedge
Part of Speech: Noun Definition: A grasslike plant with triangular stems and inconspicuous flowers, growing typically in wet ground. Pronunciation (US): /sɛdʒ/ Pronunciation (UK): /sɛdʒ/ Origin and Usage: The word "sedge" is derived from the Old English word "secg," which means "a type of grass." Sedges are common in wetlands and other damp habitats. They are often used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. Synonyms: Rush, reed, grass, cane, bulrush. Related Words: Rushes, reeds, grass, canes, bulks. Example Sentences:
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Wedge
Part(s) of speech: Noun, verb Definition: A wedge is a piece of wood, metal, or other material having one thick end and tapering to a thin edge, that is used for splitting something, lifting something heavy, or holding something in place. As a verb, it means to force into a narrow space. Pronunciation: US: /wɛdʒ/; UK: /wɛdʒ/ Origin and Usage: The word "wedge" comes from Old English "wecg," meaning "a wedge, an edge, or a corner." It has been used in English since the 14th century. Wedges were originally made of stone and used for splitting wood and other materials. Today, they are commonly made of metal or plastic and used for a variety of purposes, such as holding doors open or securing objects in place. Synonyms: Chock, shim, cleat, cuneiform Related Words: Edge, sedge, hedge, lodge, merge Example sentences:
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