Branch: meaning, definitions and examples

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branch

 

[ brรฆntสƒ ]

Noun / Verb
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Context #1 | Noun

of a tree

A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or a bough.

Synonyms

bough, limb, twig

Examples of usage

  • The branches of the oak tree swayed in the wind.
  • She sat under the shade of the branches, reading a book.
Context #2 | Noun

of an organization

A division or section of a larger organization, such as a company or government.

Synonyms

department, division, section

Examples of usage

  • The company opened a new branch in the city center.
  • He works at the local branch of the bank.
Context #3 | Verb

to diverge or spread out

To diverge or spread out from a central point.

Synonyms

diverge, extend, spread

Examples of usage

  • The river branch into smaller streams as it flowed through the valley.
  • His thoughts began to branch into different directions.

Translations

Translations of the word "branch" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ramo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเค–เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zweig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cabang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั–ะปะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gaล‚ฤ…ลบ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆž (ใˆใ )

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท branche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rama

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฑุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vฤ›tev

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vetva

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ†ๆ”ฏ (fฤ“nzhฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ veja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grein

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั‚ะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ budaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rama

Etymology

The word 'branch' originated from the Old French word 'branche', which meant a limb of a tree. The English word 'branch' has been used since the 13th century to refer to the divisions of a tree, and later extended to represent divisions or sections of organizations. The verb form of 'branch' emerged in the 18th century, reflecting the idea of something diverging or spreading out. Over time, 'branch' has become a versatile word used in various contexts.

See also: branching, branchlet.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,651, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.