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basket vs hamper

hamper vs basket

basket and hamper both are nouns.

basket is not a verb while hamper is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
basket Yes No No No
hamper Yes No Yes No
As nouns, hamper is a hyponym of basket; that is, hamper is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than basket:
  • basket: a container that is usually woven and has handles
  • hamper: a basket usually with a cover
Other hyponyms of basket include breadbasket, bushel basket, creel, frail, punnet, shopping basket, skep, wicker basket.
basket (noun) hamper (noun)
a score in basketball made by throwing the ball through the hoop a basket usually with a cover
a container that is usually woven and has handles a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball
the quantity contained in a basket
basket (verb) hamper (verb)
prevent the progress or free movement of
put at a disadvantage
Difference between basket and hamper

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