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branches

Pronunciation: [ˈbræn.tʃɪz]

Word

Learn how to use branches in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “nature”

(noun) parts of a tree that grow out from the trunk. They have leaves and sometimes flowers or fruit. Just like how your arms stretch out from your body, branches stretch out from the trunk of a tree.

Example

The branches of the tree were full of green leaves.

Example

The tree didn't have many branches after the strong storm.

Example

How many branches does that big tree have?

Context: “organization”

(noun) different sections or parts of a larger group or business. For example, a bank might have branches in different cities, which means there are places where people can go for help.

Example

The bank opened new branches in several neighborhoods.

Example

There were no branches of that store in our town.

Example

How many branches does this company have across the country?

Context: “growth”

(verb) to grow or extend into new areas or subjects. Like when you start learning about a new topic, you may branch out to explore related ideas.

Example

She decided to branch out into different types of art.

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He didn’t want to branch out, so he only focused on one subject.

Example

Are you planning to branch out into other hobbies?

How to pronounce branches

Pronunciation: [ˈbræn.tʃɪz]

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