branch
Translation
branch, bough, division, office
Examples
A bird is sitting on the branch.
A bird is sitting on the branch.
The bank has a new branch downtown.
The bank has a new branch downtown.
He works in the local branch of the government.
He works in the local branch of the government.
Grammar Patterns
a branch of ((a tree)) a limb of a tree A bird is sitting on the branch.
a branch of ((a company)) a local office of a company The bank has a new branch downtown.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bough, limb (tree); division, office (business)
Etymology
From Old French 'branche', from Late Latin 'branca' meaning 'paw' or 'foot'.
Memory Tips
Think of a tree branching out, just like a company opens new branches. Both spread out from a central point.