Synonyms for twig

Synonyms for (noun) twig

Synonyms: twig, sprig, branchlet

Definition: a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year

Similar words: branch

Definition: a division of a stem, or secondary stem arising from the main stem of a plant


Synonyms for (verb) twig

Synonyms: twig

Definition: branch out in a twiglike manner

Usage: The lightning bolt twigged in several directions

Similar words: ramify, branch, furcate, fork, separate

Definition: divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork

Usage: The road forks


Synonyms: get it, get onto, get wise, latch on, cotton on, catch on, tumble, twig

Definition: understand, usually after some initial difficulty

Usage: She didn't know what her classmates were plotting but finally caught on

Similar words: dig, compass, comprehend, get the picture, grasp, grok, apprehend, savvy

Definition: get the meaning of something

Usage: Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?


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