branch (Meaning)

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branch (n)

a division of some larger or more complex organization

a division of a stem, or secondary stem arising from the main stem of a plant

a part of a forked or branching shape

a natural consequence of development

a stream or river connected to a larger one

any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm

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branch (v)

grow and send out branches or branch-like structures

divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork

Webster

branch (n.)

A shoot or secondary stem growing from the main stem, or from a principal limb or bough of a tree or other plant.

Any division extending like a branch; any arm or part connected with the main body of thing; ramification; as, the branch of an antler; the branch of a chandelier; a branch of a river; a branch of a railway.

Any member or part of a body or system; a distinct article; a section or subdivision; a department.

One of the portions of a curve that extends outwards to an indefinitely great distance; as, the branches of an hyperbola.

A line of family descent, in distinction from some other line or lines from the same stock; any descendant in such a line; as, the English branch of a family.

A warrant or commission given to a pilot, authorizing him to pilot vessels in certain waters.

Webster

branch (a.)

Diverging from, or tributary to, a main stock, line, way, theme, etc.; as, a branch vein; a branch road or line; a branch topic; a branch store.

Webster

branch (v. i.)

To shoot or spread in branches; to separate into branches; to ramify.

To divide into separate parts or subdivision.

Webster

branch (v. t.)

To divide as into branches; to make subordinate division in.

To adorn with needlework representing branches, flowers, or twigs.

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branch Sentence Examples

  1. A robin perched on a tree branch, chirping cheerfully in the morning sun.
  2. I climbed the sturdy branch to reach the ripe apples hanging from the tree.
  3. The bank opened a new branch in the bustling downtown area to better serve its customers.
  4. A gust of wind snapped the branch off the old oak tree, crashing to the ground below.
  5. We followed the narrow forest path, stepping over fallen branches along the way.
  6. The family tree traced its branches back several generations, revealing a rich ancestral history.
  7. She decided to branch out and explore new career opportunities in a different industry.
  8. The river divided into several smaller branches as it flowed through the delta.
  9. The company decided to diversify its offerings by creating a new branch focused on digital marketing.
  10. With his expertise in finance, he quickly rose through the ranks to become the manager of the local bank branch.

FAQs About the word branch

a division of some larger or more complex organization, a division of a stem, or secondary stem arising from the main stem of a plant, a part of a forked or bra

limb, bough,twig, spur, branchlet, outgrowth, shoot, sprig,offshoot, spray

effluent,effluent, distributary,distributary,

A robin perched on a tree branch, chirping cheerfully in the morning sun.

I climbed the sturdy branch to reach the ripe apples hanging from the tree.

The bank opened a new branch in the bustling downtown area to better serve its customers.

A gust of wind snapped the branch off the old oak tree, crashing to the ground below.