Synonyms and Antonyms for jack-by-the-hedge

1. jack-by-the-hedge

noun. European herb that smells like garlic.

Synonyms

Alliaria hedge garlic cruciferous plant crucifer garlic mustard genus Alliaria sauce-alone Alliaria officinalis

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2. two-by-four

noun. A timber measuring (slightly under) 2 inches by 4 inches in cross section.

Synonyms

timber

3. by-product

noun. A secondary and sometimes unexpected consequence.

Synonyms

byproduct result consequence issue epiphenomenon outcome effect event upshot

Antonyms

block recall freeze ending refrain

4. by-product

noun. A product made during the manufacture of something else.

Synonyms

byproduct spin-off product production

Antonyms

beginning inconsequence insignificance parent outgo

5. hedge

noun. (ˈhɛdʒ) A fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes.

Synonyms

privet hedge windbreak shelterbelt hedgerow fencing fence

Antonyms

refrain validate consume truth stand still

Etymology

hedge (English)

hegge (Middle English (1100-1500))

hecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. hedge

verb. (ˈhɛdʒ) Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues).

Synonyms

evade skirt fudge avoid dodge elude circumvent beg put off duck sidestep quibble parry

Antonyms

confront uncover recede pull out payment

Etymology

hedge (English)

hegge (Middle English (1100-1500))

hecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. hedge

noun. (ˈhɛdʒ) Any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change.

Synonyms

security hedging protection

Antonyms

encourage dabbling duck diving duck agree

Etymology

hedge (English)

hegge (Middle English (1100-1500))

hecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

8. hedge

verb. (ˈhɛdʒ) Minimize loss or risk.

Synonyms

minimize minimise

Antonyms

maximize maximise unsheathe

Etymology

hedge (English)

hegge (Middle English (1100-1500))

hecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

9. jack

noun. (ˈdʒæk) Game equipment consisting of one of several small six-pointed metal pieces that are picked up while bouncing a ball in the game of jacks.

Synonyms

game equipment jackstones

Antonyms

level worsen discharge

Etymology

jack (English)

jakke (Middle English (1100-1500))

10. by

adverb. (ˈbaɪ) So as to pass a given point.

Synonyms

past

Antonyms

future current

Etymology

by (English)

bi (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

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1. jack-by-the-hedge

noun. European herb that smells like garlic.

2. two-by-four

noun. A timber measuring (slightly under) 2 inches by 4 inches in cross section.

3. by-product

noun. A secondary and sometimes unexpected consequence.

4. by-product

noun. A product made during the manufacture of something else.

5. hedge

noun. (ˈhɛdʒ) A fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes.

6. hedge

verb. (ˈhɛdʒ) Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues).

7. hedge

noun. (ˈhɛdʒ) Any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change.

8. hedge

verb. (ˈhɛdʒ) Minimize loss or risk.

9. jack

noun. (ˈdʒæk) Game equipment consisting of one of several small six-pointed metal pieces that are picked up while bouncing a ball in the game of jacks.

10. by

adverb. (ˈbaɪ) So as to pass a given point.