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branch

/bɹæntʃ/
Meanings
  • noun

    A part of a tree that extends from the trunk to a point of bifurcation and bears leaves, fruits, or both.

    - "The bird perched on the branch of the tree."
    - "The leaves on the branch rustled in the wind."
    - "He climbed the tall oak tree, reaching out for a sturdy branch to pull himself up."
  • verb

    To extend from a main body or source, especially in a series of branches.

    - "The river branched out into several smaller streams."
    - "The company had branches in New York, London, and Paris."
    - "The nerve fibers branch off from the spinal cord."
Pronunciation
  1. /bɹæntʃ/



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Synonyms

bough , tillow , twig
Rhymes
Words rhyming with branch
chance , dance , enhance , advance
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Branch (English) : A military unit, especially a subordinate one.

  2. Branch (English) : A group of people who share a common ancestry, occupation, or interest.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Branch (Scottish) : A brook or small stream.

  2. Branch (English) : A side or division of a political party.

Variants
List of all variants of branch that leads to same result
branch , branched , branches , branchier , branchiest , branchless , branchy , branching , branch line , branch lines , branch water , branch waters , branch off , branched off , branches off , branching off , branch out , branched out , branches out , branching out , olive branch , olive branches , Farmers Branch , Long Branch , root and branch
Forms
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branches, branching, branched, branches'

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English branh, branec, probably related to breacan ‘to break’, from the fact that branches are the broken limbs of a tree.

Trivia
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  1. The longest branch ever recorded on a tree was 341 feet (103.9 meters) long.

  2. The 'most branching tree in the world' is a tree called 'Strangler Fig' which can have up to 500 branches.

  3. In some cultures, branches are used as symbols of strength and resilience, as they can withstand strong winds and continue to grow.

Related Concepts
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  1. Dendrology: The study of trees and their uses.

  2. Arboriculture: The cultivation, management, and study of individual trees, shrubs, and other perennial woody plants.

Culture
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Branches have been used symbolically in various cultures. In Hinduism, the 'wish-fulfilling tree' or 'kalpavriksha' has branches laden with various fruits representing different desires. In Christianity, the 'Tree of Jesse' is a genealogical tree depicting the lineage of Jesus, with branches representing the various ancestors.

How to Memorize "branch"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a tree with its branches stretching out, each one bearing leaves or fruits.
    - Visualize the word 'branch' as a tree limb.
    - Create a mental image of a tree's branches swaying in the wind.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'branch' with 'tree limb' or 'extension'.
    - Think of the word 'branch' as a part of a tree that supports growth.
    - Link the word 'branch' to the idea of extension or growth.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'B-R-A-N-C-H' to remember the word: 'Branches Reach And Nourish Creatures Hanging.'
    - Create a sentence using the word 'branch' to help remember its meaning.
    - Use the rhyming words to help remember the spelling and meaning of 'branch'.

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