Definitions
- Referring to a row of bushes or small trees planted closely together to form a boundary or barrier. - Talking about an evasive or ambiguous statement made to avoid committing to a definite answer or position. - Describing a financial strategy used to reduce the risk of investment losses by making offsetting transactions.
- Referring to a point beyond which something cannot or may not proceed. - Talking about a maximum or minimum amount or value that is allowed or accepted. - Describing a boundary or restriction placed on something or someone.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to boundaries or restrictions.
- 2Both can be used in a financial context.
- 3Both can be used to describe physical or abstract concepts.
- 4Both can be used as nouns or verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Form: Hedge often refers to a physical object, while limit can be both physical and abstract.
- 2Purpose: Hedge is often used to avoid commitment or reduce risk, while limit is used to establish boundaries or restrictions.
- 3Scope: Limit is more general and can apply to a wide range of situations, while hedge is more specific and often used in financial or gardening contexts.
- 4Connotation: Hedge can have negative connotations of evasion or dishonesty, while limit is neutral or can have positive connotations of discipline or self-control.
- 5Usage: Hedge is less common than limit in everyday language.
Remember this!
While hedge and limit both refer to boundaries or restrictions, they differ in their form, purpose, scope, connotation, and usage. Hedge often refers to a physical object or a financial strategy used to reduce risk or avoid commitment, while limit is more general and can apply to a wide range of situations, establishing boundaries or restrictions. Additionally, hedge can have negative connotations of evasion or dishonesty, while limit is neutral or can have positive connotations of discipline or self-control.
