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branch
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- pronunciation:
- braench
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- branch out
- features:
- Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a woody part of a tree or bush that grows out from the trunk; limb.
The branches of the trees are bare in the winter.
- synonyms:
- bough, limb
- similar words:
- offshoot, shoot, stem, stick, switch, twig
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definition 2: |
a part or division of the main part of something.
We chose a savings bank that has a branch near our house.Geometry is an ancient branch of mathematics.- synonyms:
- offshoot
- similar words:
- affiliate, arm, chapter, division, section, subset
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definition 3: |
a stream or creek.
This stream is a branch of the Mississippi river.- synonyms:
- brook, creek, stream
- similar words:
- tributary
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related words: |
bough, brook, bureau, department, extension, log, member, part |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
branches, branching, branched |
definition: |
to separate into two or more paths, roads, or directions.
Green Street branches at the third traffic light.- synonyms:
- divide, fork
- similar words:
- bisect, deviate, fan out, part, separate
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related words: |
radiate |
phrase: |
branch out |
derivations: |
branchless (adj.), branchlike (adj.) |
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