branch
gb/bɹˈænt͡ʃ/ us/bɹˈænt͡ʃ/
A2
अंग्रेज़ी
~ 1200
अर्थ
0 अर्थ
संज्ञा
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.
उपयोग पैटर्न:
a branch of [a tree]
आम गलती:
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.
समानार्थी शब्द
limb (More general term for a large branch; also used for arms and legs.)
शब्द-संयोजन
tree branch
|thick branch
|broken branch
|overhanging branch
विषय
nature
|plants
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरण
- The squirrel ran along the branch.
- A heavy branch fell during the storm.
- Birds were nesting on the highest branch of the tree.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
- The cat is sitting on a branch.
- I saw a bird on a branch.
- A branch fell on the ground.
संज्ञा
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.
उपयोग पैटर्न:
a branch of [a company/bank]
आम गलती:
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.
समानार्थी शब्द
division (A formal section within an organization; not necessarily location-based.)
शब्द-संयोजन
bank branch
|local branch
|branch office
|open a branch
विषय
business
|commerce
|work
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरण
- 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.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
- I work at the bank branch near my home.
- The shop has many branches in different cities.
- They opened a new branch last year.
संज्ञा
B2
entity
3
Subdivision of an area of study or activity
One part of a bigger subject or activity.
उपयोग पैटर्न:
a branch of [science/law/etc.]
आम गलती:
Learners may confuse this with 'department', which is more about organizational structure than subject matter.
समानार्थी शब्द
field (Often used more generally for an area of study or work.)
शब्द-संयोजन
branch of science
|branch of medicine
|branch of government
विषय
education
|science
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरण
- Botany is a branch of biology.
- This branch of mathematics deals with probability.
- There are three branches of government in the U.S.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
- Math has many branches like algebra and geometry.
- Biology is a branch of science.
- Law has different branches.
क्रिया
B1
action
4
To divide into separate parts or paths
To split into two or more parts from the main part.
उपयोग पैटर्न:
[something] branches off/from [main thing]
समानार्थी शब्द
split (More general; can be used in many contexts beyond physical or structural separation.)
विलोम शब्द
merge (To come together into one path or unit.)
शब्द-संयोजन
branch off
|branch into
विषय
travel
|structure
|space
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरण
- The road branches off to the left after the bridge.
- This river branches into several smaller streams.
- The path branches in two directions.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
- The road branches into two ways.
- A small path branches off from the main road.
- The river branches into three parts.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोश रूप
branch
IPA
GB/bɹˈænt͡ʃ/
US/bɹˈænt͡ʃ/
शब्दांश और ज़ोर
branch (1 शब्दांश)
Stress on 1st syllable (branch)
शब्द रूप
Noun
- Base: branch
- Plural: branches
Verb
- Base: branch
- 3rd Person Singular: branches
- Present Participle: branching
- Past: branched
शब्द परिवार
Forms
branches
noun
branching
verb
branched
verb
Negative and opposite forms
branchless
adjective
अभिव्यक्तियाँ
branch off
1/bɹˈænt͡ʃ ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
Separate from main route/direction
To leave the main path and go in another direction.
उदाहरण
- 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.
उदाहरण
- 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.
उदाहरण
- 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.