Meaning of the word branch in English

What does branch mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

branch

US /bræntʃ/

UK /brɑːntʃ/

a limb of a tree or shrub that grows out from the trunk or from a bough

Example:

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The bird landed on a high branch.

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We collected fallen branches for firewood.

Synonym:

limb bough twig shoot

a local office or shop belonging to a large company or organization

Example:

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The bank has a new branch opening downtown.

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She works at the local branch of the library.

Synonym:

office outlet division subsidiary

a division or part of a larger system, organization, or subject

Example:

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Biology is a branch of science.

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The military has several different branches.

Synonym:

division section department category field

to divide into two or more subdivisions or parts

Example:

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The road branches off to the left.

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The river branches into several smaller streams.

Synonym:

fork divide diverge split