branches
word · lemma: branch
/ˈbɹæntʃəz/
BRAN-chuhz
/bɹˈɑːntʃɪz/
BRAHN-chiz
Definition
'Branches' are the parts of a tree that grow out from the main trunk. The word is also used for parts of organizations, companies, or areas of knowledge.
Usage & Nuances
'Branches' is both the plural of 'branch' (tree limb) and used for divisions of organizations ('bank branches', 'branches of science'). Collocates: 'tree branches', 'open new branches', 'company branches'. Don't confuse with 'brands' (types of products).
Spanish: ramas - sucursalesPortuguese (BR): ramos - filiaisPortuguese (PT): ramos - filiaisChinese (Simplified): 树枝 - 分支（机构）Chinese (Traditional): 樹枝 - 分支（機構）Hindi: टहनियाँ - शाखाएँ (संस्थान की)Arabic: فروع - أغصانBengali: শাখাRussian: ветви - филиалыJapanese: 枝 - 支店Vietnamese: cành - chi nhánhKorean: 가지 - 지점Turkish: dal - şubeUrdu: شاخ - شاخہ (ادارے کی)Indonesian: cabang
Example Sentences
The bank has many branches in the city.
basic
Birds are sitting on the branches of the tree.
basic
Several branches fell during the storm.
basic
Our company is opening new branches overseas next year.
natural
Different branches of science study different things.
natural
The monkey jumped easily between the branches.
natural