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