Difference between Handbasket and Basket

What is the difference between Handbasket and Basket?

Handbasket as a noun is a basket with a handle. while Basket as a noun is a lightweight container, generally round, open at the top, and tapering toward the bottom.

Handbasket

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A basket with a handle.

Basket

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To place in a basket or in baskets.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A lightweight container, generally round, open at the top, and tapering toward the bottom.A wire or plastic container similar in shape to a basket, used for carrying articles for purchase in a shop.In an online shop, a notional place to store items before ordering them.A circular hoop, from which a net is suspended, which is the goal through which the players try to throw the ball.The act of putting the ball through the basket, thereby scoring points.The game of basketball.

Example sentence: You know, just to be grossly generalistic, you could put half of Trump's supporters into what I call the basket of deplorables. They're racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, Islamaphobic - you name it.

We hope you now know whether to use Handbasket or Basket in your sentence.

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