branches

Meanings

• noun

  A large tree or a part of it having many branches.

  - "The tree had branches that provided shade."
  - "The bird built its nest in the branches."

• noun

  A subordinate division of an organization, especially a bank or other financial institution.

  - "There are several branches of the bank in this city."
  - "I need to visit the branch to deposit this check."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbɹæntʃɪz/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1676704"

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Synonyms

bough , tillow , twig

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with branches
chains , rains , plains

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Variants

List of all variants of branches that leads to same result
branch , branched , branches , branching , branchier , branchiest , branchless , branchy , olive branch , olive branches , sub-branch , sub-branches , subbranch , subbranches , branch off , branched off , branches off , branching off , branch out , branched out , branches out , branching out

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Etymology

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Old English branec, probably derived from bran meaning 'a branch' or 'twig'.

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Trivia

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1. The tallest tree in the world, Hyperion, has a height of 379.7 feet and has an extensive branch system.

2. The human body has an average of 100,000 miles of blood vessels, which is about the same length as all the branches of the world's trees combined.

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Related Concepts

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1. tree: A tree is a large plant with a single stem or trunk, supporting branches and leaves in most species.

2. limb: A limb is a branch or a part of an organism that is connected to the body by a trunk or stem.

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Culture

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In literature and art, branches often symbolize growth, expansion, and connection. For example, in the metaphor of the 'family tree', the branches represent the various branches of the family.

How to Memorize "branches"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tree with branches extending out and providing shade.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'branches' with the image of a tree.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'B-R-A-N-C-H-E-S' to remember the word: 'Branches Are Not Just For Chimpanzees Swinging'.

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