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- [branch-lit, brahnch-]
- /ˈbræntʃ lɪt, ˈbrɑntʃ-/
- /ˈbrænt.ʃlət/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [branch-lit, brahnch-]
- /ˈbræntʃ lɪt, ˈbrɑntʃ-/
Definitions of branchlet word
- noun branchlet a small branch 3
- noun branchlet a small branch or twig 3
- noun branchlet a small branch or a subdivision of a branch. 1
- noun branchlet A small branch; a twig or sprig. 0
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Origin of branchlet
First appearance:
before 1725 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1725-35; branch + -let
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Parts of speech for Branchlet
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
branchlet popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
branchlet usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for branchlet
noun branchlet
- wing — either of the two forelimbs of most birds and of bats, corresponding to the human arms, that are specialized for flight.
- fork — an instrument having two or more prongs or tines, for holding, lifting, etc., as an implement for handling food or any of various agricultural tools.
- shoot — to hit, wound, damage, kill, or destroy with a missile discharged from a weapon.
- scion — a descendant.
- bough — A bough is a large branch of a tree.
Antonyms for branchlet
noun branchlet
- source — any thing or place from which something comes, arises, or is obtained; origin: Which foods are sources of calcium?
- decrease — When something decreases or when you decrease it, it becomes less in quantity, size, or intensity.
- reduction — the act of reducing or the state of being reduced.
- company — A company is a business organization that makes money by selling goods or services.
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