branch

From Wiktionary

branch is part of the Basic English 850.

[change] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /bra:nʧ/, SAMPA: /brA:ntS/
• (US) IPA: /brænʧ/, SAMPA: /br{ntS/
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[change] Noun

Singular branch

Plural branches

1. A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk (center).

   Sally scraped her arm on a branch when she fell out of a tree.

2. One of a series of shops that are owned by the same company in business.

   McDonalds has many branches spread throughout the country.

[change] Verb

Plain form branch

Third-person singular branches

Past tense branched

Past participle branched

Present participle branching

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