basketful vs basket

basketful and basket both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
basketful	Yes	No	No	No
basket	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, basketful and basket are synonyms defined as:

basketful (noun)	basket (noun)
the quantity contained in a basket	a score in basketball made by throwing the ball through the hoop
	a container that is usually woven and has handles
	horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball
	the quantity contained in a basket