branch
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/bræntʃ/
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/brɑːntʃ/
division or offshoot
Etymology
'branch' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'branche,' where 'branche' meant 'limb of a tree.'
'branche' transformed into the Middle English word 'braunche,' and eventually became the modern English word 'branch'.
Initially, it meant 'limb of a tree,' but over time it evolved to include divisions of organizations.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or from a bough.
The bird perched on a high branch.
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Noun 2
a division or subdivision of the stem or axis of a tree, shrub, or other plant.
The branch of the plant was covered in flowers.
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Noun 3
a division of a large organization, such as a bank, library, or shop, dealing with customers or other functions.
The bank has a branch in every major city.
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