branch

/bɹɑːnt͡ʃ/noun
Elementary
1

The woody part of a tree arising from the trunk and usually dividing.

2

Any of the parts of something that divides like the branch of a tree.

3

A creek or stream which flows into a larger river.

4

One of the portions of a curve that extends outwards to an indefinitely great distance.

5

A location of an organization with several locations.

6

A line of family descent, in distinction from some other line or lines from the same stock; any descendant in such a line.

7

A local congregation of the LDS Church that is not large enough to form a ward; see Wikipedia article on ward in LDS church.

8

An area in business or of knowledge, research.

9

A certificate given by Trinity House to a pilot qualified to take navigational control of a ship in British waters.

10

A sequence of code that is conditionally executed.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing