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branched

|branched|

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/bræntʃt/

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/brɑːntʃt/

(branch)

division or offshoot

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Verb
branch	branches	branches	branched	branched	branching	branches	branches

Etymology

Etymology Information

'branch' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'branche', where 'branche' meant 'limb of a tree'.

Historical Evolution

'branche' transformed into the Middle English word 'braunche', and eventually became the modern English word 'branch'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'limb of a tree', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a division or subdivision'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'branch'.

The road branched off to the left.

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Adjective 1

having or resembling branches.

The river is branched into several smaller streams.

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Last updated: 2025/02/14 04:28