Branches
/ˈbræn(t)ʃɪz/
Definitions
3 meaningsA primary division of a tree or shrub, arising from the trunk or a main limb.
/ˈbræn(t)ʃɪz/
A part of a tree or bush that grows out from the main stem.
The apple tree's branches were laden with fruit.
💡 Simply: A part of a tree that grows out from the main trunk.
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The strong branches held the weight of the snow.
How It's Used
"The oak tree had many strong branches."
"He pruned the lower branches of the rose bush."
A local office or division of a larger organization.
/ˈbræn(t)ʃɪz/
A division or subordinate part of an organization.
Our company has branches across the country.
💡 Simply: A part of a bigger company.
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The local branch of the library is always busy.
How It's Used
"The bank has branches in several cities."
To split or divide into two or more parts.
/brɑːntʃ/
To divide into branches.
The road branches off into two directions.
💡 Simply: To split into different parts.
More Examples
The conversation branched into several interesting topics.
How It's Used
"The river branches into several smaller streams."
Idioms & expressions
on the branch
Something that is still in development or not fully realized.
"The project is still on the branch."
From Old French *branche, from Vulgar Latin *branca, diminutive of Latin bracchium "arm".
The word 'branches' has maintained consistent usage across various historical periods, primarily referring to parts of trees and later organizational divisions.