CEFR A2

branch

noun

Meaning

A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or from a bough.

Examples

The wind blew the leaves off the branch.
He climbed the tree by holding onto a thick branch.

Synonyms: limb, twig, shoot

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branch (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /brɑːntʃ/

Definition

A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or from a bough.

Examples

The wind blew the leaves off the branch.
He climbed the tree by holding onto a thick branch.
A bird built its nest on a high branch.

How to Use branch

branch off (phrasal verb): To divide into two or more parts or directions. — "The path branches off into the woods."
branch out (phrasal verb): To start to do something new or different. — "The company is branching out into new markets."

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