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handbasket vs hamper

hamper vs handbasket

handbasket and hamper both are nouns.

handbasket is not a verb while hamper is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
handbasket Yes No No No
hamper Yes No Yes No
As nouns, hamper is a hyponym of handbasket; that is, hamper is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than handbasket:
  • handbasket: a container that is usually woven and has handles
  • hamper: a basket usually with a cover
Other hyponyms of handbasket include breadbasket, bushel basket, creel, frail, punnet, shopping basket, skep, wicker basket.
handbasket (noun) hamper (noun)
a container that is usually woven and has handles a basket usually with a cover
a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
handbasket (verb) hamper (verb)
prevent the progress or free movement of
put at a disadvantage
Difference between handbasket and hamper

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