B2noun 1K

Basket

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈbɑːskɪt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈbæskɪt/"]/

Meaning of Basket

a container for holding or carrying things. Baskets are made of long thin pieces of material that bends and twists easily, for example plastic, wire or wicker.

In simple words: A container made of woven material used to carry things.

Basket in a sentence

• She carried a beautiful woven basket to the market.
• He threw the ball into the basket from across the court.
• They used the basket to collect fresh fruits from the orchard.
• The bakery had a basket filled with assorted breads.
• During the picnic, they placed sandwiches in a basket to keep them fresh.

How to use Basket

Commonly used in everyday conversation. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid using it in highly technical discussions where a more specific term may be needed.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a picnic where you need a basket to hold your food!

Related words

Collocations with Basket

• bamboo
• plastic
• straw
• make
• weave
• fill
• be filled with something
• be full of something
• contain something
• in a/​the basket
• into a/​the basket
• basket of
• bamboo
• plastic
• straw
• make
• weave
• fill
• be filled with something
• be full of something
• contain something
• in a/​the basket
• into a/​the basket
• basket of
• shoot
• make
• score

Synonyms for Basket

• container
• basketry
• tote
• receptacle

Opposites of Basket

• emptiness
• void
• emptied basket

Common mistakes with Basket

• Confused with 'bask' - they sound similar but have different meanings.
• Using 'basket' in singular when referring to multiple, e.g., saying 'three basket' instead of 'three baskets'.

Frequently asked questions about Basket

What does Basket mean?

A container made of woven material used to carry things.

What is the definition of Basket?

a container for holding or carrying things. Baskets are made of long thin pieces of material that bends and twists easily, for example plastic, wire or wicker.

How do you use Basket in a sentence?

She carried a beautiful woven basket to the market.

Can you give another example of Basket?

He threw the ball into the basket from across the court.

What are synonyms for Basket?

Common alternatives include container, basketry, tote, receptacle.

What is the opposite of Basket?

Opposite meanings include emptiness, void, emptied basket.

What words go with Basket?

It commonly pairs with bamboo, plastic, straw, make, weave, fill, be filled with something, be full of something, contain something, in a/​the basket, into a/​the basket, basket of, bamboo, plastic, straw, make, weave, fill, be filled with something, be full of something, contain something, in a/​the basket, into a/​the basket, basket of, shoot, make, score.

What are common mistakes when using Basket?

Confused with 'bask' - they sound similar but have different meanings. Using 'basket' in singular when referring to multiple, e.g., saying 'three basket' instead of 'three baskets'.

How do you pronounce Basket?

US: /["/ˈbæskɪt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈbɑːskɪt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Basket?

Commonly used in everyday conversation. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid using it in highly technical discussions where a more specific term may be needed.

What CEFR level is Basket?

"Basket" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.