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frail vs handbasket

handbasket vs frail

frail and handbasket both are nouns.

frail is an adjective but handbasket is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
frail Yes Yes No No
handbasket Yes No No No
As nouns, handbasket is a hypernym of frail; that is, handbasket is a word with a broader meaning than frail:
  • frail: a basket for holding dried fruit (especially raisins or figs)
  • handbasket: a container that is usually woven and has handles
Other hypernyms of frail include basket.
frail (noun) handbasket (noun)
a basket for holding dried fruit (especially raisins or figs) a container that is usually woven and has handles
the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds
frail (adjective) handbasket (adjective)
physically weak
easily broken or damaged or destroyed
wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings
Difference between frail and handbasket

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