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She put apples in the basket.
What does Basket mean?
A basket is a container for holding or carrying things.
Dictionary definition
A container used to hold or carry things, often made of woven material.
Example sentences
Basket in a sentence
medium
The picnic basket held sandwiches and fruit.
hard
The woven basket was strong enough to carry the garden tools.
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Practice 1
What does basket mean?
A basket holds or carries items.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to basket?
A basket is a type of container.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses basket correctly?
A basket can hold things like berries.
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bas · kit · strongest beat: bas
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WordBasket.
Partnoun.
MeaningBasket means A basket is a container for holding or carrying things.
ExampleExample: She put apples in the basket.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- bas · kit
- Strongest beat
- bas
- Ending
- kit
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on bas.
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Synonyms
Words like Basket
Antonyms
Opposite words
contentsThe things inside a basket, not the basket itself.
loose itemsItems not held together in a container.
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Word family
Basket word family
Base word
basket
noun
baskets
More than one basket.
noun
basketful
The amount a basket can hold.
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Hint for students
A basket is a container for holding or carrying things.
Common mix-up
Do not use basket just because it sounds familiar. Make sure the sentence matches this meaning: A basket is a container for holding or carrying things.
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Read this model sentence: The picnic basket held sandwiches and fruit. Clue words: picnic, held, sandwiches. Underline clue words that show why basket fits instead of contents. Now write one new sentence that shows basket without using the word basket. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show basket?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The picnic basket held sandwiches and fruit." Why does basket fit better than contents?
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