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A bird sat on the branch.
What does Branch mean?
A branch is a tree part, or a separate part of a larger group.
Dictionary definition
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk; branch can also mean a part of a group or organization.
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Branch in a sentence
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The library opened a new branch across town.
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The company branch handled local customer questions and repairs.
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What can branch mean?
Branch can mean part of a tree or part of an organization.
Practice 2
Which word is closest to branch when talking about a tree?
A limb can mean a large branch of a tree.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses branch correctly?
A branch is part of a tree and can hold leaves.
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MeaningBranch means A branch is a tree part, or a separate part of a larger group.
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Synonyms
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trunkUse for the main stem of a tree.
main officeUse as a contrast to a local branch of an organization.
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Word family
Branch word family
Base word
branch
noun
branches
More than one branch.
verb
branched
Spread out into branches in the past.
verb
branching
Spreading out into branches or parts.
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Hint for students
A branch is a tree part, or a separate part of a larger group.
Common mix-up
Branch does not always mean tree part. In some sentences, it means separate part of a larger group.
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Write two short sentences that use branch in different ways. Underline the clue words that show which meaning is being used. Example: The library opened a new branch across town. Clue words: library, opened, new. Ask: Which meaning of branch does my sentence show?
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