Definitions
- Referring to a smaller river or stream that flows into a larger river. - Talking about a secondary source of income or support that contributes to a primary source. - Describing a person or group that provides assistance or support to a larger organization or cause.
- Referring to a smaller division of a tree or plant that grows out from the main stem. - Talking about a secondary location or office of a company or organization. - Describing a particular area or aspect of a subject or field of study.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a smaller component that is part of a larger entity.
- 2Both can be used to describe physical structures or organizational systems.
- 3Both can have multiple instances within a single entity.
- 4Both can be used metaphorically to describe aspects of a subject or field of study.
What is the difference?
- 1Size: Tributary is typically smaller than branch in terms of physical size and volume.
- 2Function: Tributary refers to a source of support or contribution, while branch refers to a division or location.
- 3Nature: Tributary is often associated with natural features such as rivers and streams, while branch is more commonly used in the context of human-made structures and organizations.
- 4Direction: Tributary flows into a larger body of water, while branch grows out from a larger stem or trunk.
- 5Usage: Tributary is less common and more specialized than branch, which has a wider range of applications and contexts.
Remember this!
Tributary and branch are both words that describe smaller components of a larger entity. However, tributary refers specifically to a smaller river or stream that flows into a larger river, or a secondary source of support or contribution. On the other hand, branch refers to a smaller division or location of a company or organization, or a smaller component of a tree or plant that grows out from the main stem.
