Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Branches.
How to pronounce branches:
US
Branches - as a noun
A division of some larger or more complex organization
Example: "A branch of congress"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arm5subdivision17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
division12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A division of a stem, or secondary stem arising from the main stem of a plant
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
stalk9stem6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A part of a forked or branching shape
Example: "He broke off one of the branches"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
leg4ramification19Hypernyms (Closely Related)
subfigureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A stream or river connected to a larger one
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
stream8watercourse16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Branches - 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)
ramify14Divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork
Example: "The road forks"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fork11furcate12ramify14separate10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
diverge12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I saw a bird perched on one of the branches of the tree."
"She used some branches to build a small fire."
"The wind gently rustled the branches of the willow tree."
"We walked along the path covered with fallen branches."
"The storm caused some of the branches to break off from the tree."
Word Game Points
Is BRANCHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, branches is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BRANCHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is BRANCHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, branches is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBRANCHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is BRANCHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, branches is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBRANCHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
