branch
gb/bɹˈænt͡ʃ/ us/bɹˈænt͡ʃ/
A2
Inglés
~ 1200
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
A2
entity
1
Part of a tree that grows out from the trunk
A part of a tree that grows from the main trunk or stem.
Patrón de uso:
a branch of [a tree]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'branch' with 'stick'. A stick is usually a piece of wood that has fallen off or been cut from a tree, while a branch is still attached.
Sinónimos
limb (More general term for a large branch; also used for arms and legs.)
Colocaciones
tree branch
|thick branch
|broken branch
|overhanging branch
Temas
nature
|plants
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The squirrel ran along the branch.
- A heavy branch fell during the storm.
- Birds were nesting on the highest branch of the tree.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The cat is sitting on a branch.
- I saw a bird on a branch.
- A branch fell on the ground.
Sustantivo
B1
entity
2
Local office or division of an organization
An office or store that is part of a bigger company, usually in another place.
Patrón de uso:
a branch of [a company/bank]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'branch' with 'franchise'. A franchise is owned by an individual under a brand, while a branch is owned by the main company.
Sinónimos
division (A formal section within an organization; not necessarily location-based.)
Colocaciones
bank branch
|local branch
|branch office
|open a branch
Temas
business
|commerce
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The company opened a new branch in the city center.
- I need to visit my bank's local branch.
- Our firm has several branches across the country.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I work at the bank branch near my home.
- The shop has many branches in different cities.
- They opened a new branch last year.
Sustantivo
B2
entity
3
Subdivision of an area of study or activity
One part of a bigger subject or activity.
Patrón de uso:
a branch of [science/law/etc.]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this with 'department', which is more about organizational structure than subject matter.
Sinónimos
field (Often used more generally for an area of study or work.)
Colocaciones
branch of science
|branch of medicine
|branch of government
Temas
education
|science
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Botany is a branch of biology.
- This branch of mathematics deals with probability.
- There are three branches of government in the U.S.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Math has many branches like algebra and geometry.
- Biology is a branch of science.
- Law has different branches.
Verbo
B1
action
4
To divide into separate parts or paths
To split into two or more parts from the main part.
Patrón de uso:
[something] branches off/from [main thing]
Sinónimos
split (More general; can be used in many contexts beyond physical or structural separation.)
Antónimos
merge (To come together into one path or unit.)
Colocaciones
branch off
|branch into
Temas
travel
|structure
|space
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The road branches off to the left after the bridge.
- This river branches into several smaller streams.
- The path branches in two directions.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The road branches into two ways.
- A small path branches off from the main road.
- The river branches into three parts.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
branch
AFI
GB/bɹˈænt͡ʃ/
US/bɹˈænt͡ʃ/
Sílabas y acento
branch (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (branch)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: branch
- Plural: branches
Verb
- Base: branch
- 3rd Person Singular: branches
- Present Participle: branching
- Past: branched
Familia de palabras
Forms
branches
noun
branching
verb
branched
verb
Negative and opposite forms
branchless
adjective
Expresiones
branch off
1/bɹˈænt͡ʃ ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
Separate from main route/direction
To leave the main path and go in another direction.
Ejemplos
- A small road branches off to the right here.
- Several hiking trails branch off from the main path.
branch out
1/bɹˈænt͡ʃ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Expand into new areas of activity
To start doing different things from what you usually do.
Ejemplos
- The company is branching out into new markets.
- After years in journalism, she decided to branch out into book writing.
olive branch
1/ˈɑlɪv bɹˈænt͡ʃ/
idiom
symbol or offer of peace
An action or thing that shows you want to stop a fight or argument and make peace.
Ejemplos
- He offered an olive branch by apologizing for his mistake.
- The president offered an olive branch by agreeing to meet with the opposition leader.
- She sent flowers as an olive branch after their disagreement.
- Sending the apology letter was his olive branch after their long argument.
- As a sign of peace, the company extended an olive branch to the union and reopened talks.