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BRANCH

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Branch.

How to pronounce branch:

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Branch - as a noun

A division of some larger or more complex organization

Example: "A branch of congress"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arm5subdivision17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
division12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A division of a stem, or secondary stem arising from the main stem of a plant

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
stalk9stem6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A part of a forked or branching shape

Example: "He broke off one of the branches"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
leg4ramification19
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
subfigure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A natural consequence of development

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
offset12offshoot17outgrowth16

A stream or river connected to a larger one

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
stream8watercourse16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm

Example: "The arm of the record player"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arm5limb8

Branch - as a verb

Grow and send out branches or branch-like structures

Example: "These plants ramify early and get to be very large"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ramify14

Divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork

Example: "The road forks"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fork11furcate12ramify14separate10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
diverge12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The cat climbed up the tree branch."
"I need to go to the bank branch to deposit this check."
"He works as a manager at a local coffee shop branch."
"During the storm, a branch fell from the tree and damaged my car."
"The company decided to open a new branch in the neighboring town."
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Word Game Points

Is BRANCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, branch is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BRANCH has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is BRANCH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, branch is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BRANCH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is BRANCH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, branch is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BRANCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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