Meaning & Definition of Branch in English
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Branch
/brænʧ/
noun
1. A division of some larger or more complex organization
- "A branch of congress"
- "Botany is a branch of biology"
- "The germanic branch of indo-european languages"
synonym:
- branch,
- subdivision,
- arm
2. A division of a stem, or secondary stem arising from the main stem of a plant
synonym:
- branch
3. A part of a forked or branching shape
- "He broke off one of the branches"
synonym:
- branch,
- leg,
- ramification
4. A natural consequence of development
synonym:
- outgrowth,
- branch,
- offshoot,
- offset
5. A stream or river connected to a larger one
synonym:
- branch
6. Any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
- "The arm of the record player"
- "An arm of the sea"
- "A branch of the sewer"
synonym:
- arm,
- branch,
- limb
verb
1. Grow and send out branches or branch-like structures
- "These plants ramify early and get to be very large"
synonym:
- ramify,
- branch
2. Divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork
- "The road forks"
synonym:
- branch,
- ramify,
- fork,
- furcate,
- separate
Examples of using
Tom's systematic problem-solving skills stood him in good stead for promotion to branch manager.
Which branch of the armed forces were you in?
Yea, would to God, I were among the roses, That lean to kiss you as you float between While on the lowest branch a bud uncloses A bud uncloses, to touch you, my queen.