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basket

[ˈbæskɪt]

basket Definition

  • 1a container made of woven materials such as cane, straw, or wood
  • 2a group or collection of similar things

Using basket: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "basket" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She carried a basket of fruit on her head.

  • Example

    The Easter bunny left a basket of candy for the children.

  • Example

    The company's stock basket includes technology and healthcare stocks.

  • Example

    He made a basket from willow branches.

basket Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for basket

Phrases with basket

  • to risk everything on a single venture or undertaking

    Example

    I wouldn't put all your eggs in one basket by investing everything in that one stock.

  • a person or thing regarded as useless or unable to cope

    Example

    After the accident, he was a complete basket case and couldn't function normally.

  • basket of deplorables

    a phrase used to describe a group of people considered to be uneducated, ignorant, or bigoted

    Example

    The politician faced backlash after referring to her opponent's supporters as a basket of deplorables.

Origins of basket

from Old French 'baschet', meaning 'little vessel'

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Summary: basket in Brief

A 'basket' [ˈbæskɪt] is a container made of woven materials such as cane, straw, or wood. It can also refer to a group or collection of similar things. Examples include carrying a basket of fruit, or a company's stock basket. The phrase 'put all your eggs in one basket' means to risk everything on a single venture, while 'basket case' refers to someone who is unable to cope.

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