--- title: B — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 10 description: The 1119 words of the English dictionary under B, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/10/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / B # B — The English dictionary · page 10 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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meaning 1:* A hard, dark grey or black rock made when hot lava from a volcano cools quickly.[↗](../../basalt/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (adjective use) Made of this rock: basalt columns.[↗](../../basalt/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Basalt forms when lava cools quickly.[↗](../../basalt/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The Giant's Causeway is made of thousands of basalt columns.[↗](../../basalt/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Basalt is dark and very hard.[↗](../../basalt/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Most of the ocean floor is made of basalt.[↗](../../basalt/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We sorted the rocks: granite, chalk and basalt.[↗](../../basalt/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Many columns have six sides, like hexagons.[↗](../../basalt/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **basaltic** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Made of basalt, a dark, heavy rock that forms when lava from a volcano cools quickly.[↗](../../basaltic/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Like basalt or containing a lot of it.[↗](../../basaltic/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland is made of basaltic columns.[↗](../../basaltic/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Basaltic lava is runny and flows a long way.[↗](../../basaltic/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Most of the ocean floor is basaltic rock.[↗](../../basaltic/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The island has black basaltic beaches.[↗](../../basaltic/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Our rock kit has a basaltic sample that feels heavy.[↗](../../basaltic/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The Moon's dark patches are basaltic plains.[↗](../../basaltic/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Volcanoes in Hawaii pour out basaltic lava.[↗](../../basaltic/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **base** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The base of something is its bottom part or the part it stands on.[↗](../../base/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A base is a main place where people live or work from, like a camp or army base, or the safe spot in a game.[↗](../../base/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In maths, the base of a shape is the side or face it sits on.[↗](../../base/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* In maths, a number system has a base, like base ten.[↗](../../base/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* In science, a base is a chemical that is the opposite of an acid, like soap or baking soda.[↗](../../base/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 6:* In baseball and rounders, a base is one of the places a runner must reach.[↗](../../base/#m6 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 7:* To base something on another thing means to use it as the starting point, like a film based on a book.[↗](../../base/#m7 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 8:* Base can also describe something low, mean or dishonourable, such as a base act.[↗](../../base/#m8 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The lamp has a heavy base so it won't fall over.[↗](../../base/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We had a picnic at the base of the mountain.[↗](../../base/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Measure the base and the height of the triangle.[↗](../../base/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Our number system is base ten.[↗](../../base/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Soap is a base, and lemon juice is an acid.[↗](../../base/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She ran to second base.[↗](../../base/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · In tag, you are safe when you are on base.[↗](../../base/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The film is based on a book by Roald Dahl.[↗](../../base/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The explorers set up a base camp.[↗](../../base/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · "My husband," answered the wife, "beware, I pray, of your doing anything so base\![↗](../../base/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And thou shalt anoint the laver and its base, and sanctify it.[↗](../../base/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.40.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../base/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · and the altar of burnt-offering with all its vessels, and the laver and its base; (Torah EXO.31.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../base/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · and the altar of burnt-offering with all the vessels thereof, and the laver and the base thereof.[↗](../../base/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.30.28, JPS 1917)[↗](../../base/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · and the ten bases, and the ten lavers on the bases; (Prophets 1KI.7.43, JPS 1917)[↗](../../base/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · Is it fit to say to a king: 'Thou art base'?[↗](../../base/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.34.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../base/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") · Now the sons of Eli were base men; they knew not the LORD.[↗](../../base/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1SA.2.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../base/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") **baseball** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Baseball is a game where two teams of 9 take turns to hit a ball with a bat and run around four bases.[↗](../../baseball/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A baseball is the hard, white ball used in this game.[↗](../../baseball/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He has 45 baseball cards.[↗](../../baseball/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A baseball team has 9 players.[↗](../../baseball/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The team scored 6 runs in the baseball game.[↗](../../baseball/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She bought 3 baseballs.[↗](../../baseball/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He wears his baseball cap backward.[↗](../../baseball/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A baseball game usually has 9 innings.[↗](../../baseball/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · We went to a baseball game at the stadium.[↗](../../baseball/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · She hit the baseball over the fence.[↗](../../baseball/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Baseball is played in spring and summer.[↗](../../baseball/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · The batter has three strikes before he is out.[↗](../../baseball/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **baseline** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A starting measurement that you use to compare later results with.[↗](../../baseline/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In tennis and some other sports, the line at the back of each end of the court.[↗](../../baseline/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A basic line or level, such as the lowest acceptable standard.[↗](../../baseline/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We measured the plant's height as a baseline before adding fertiliser.[↗](../../baseline/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The baseline test showed what we knew in September.[↗](../../baseline/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · My resting heart rate is my baseline before running.[↗](../../baseline/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She hit the ball right on the baseline.[↗](../../baseline/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Stand behind the baseline to serve.[↗](../../baseline/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Compared with the baseline, the temperature rose by 5 degrees.[↗](../../baseline/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · A baseline helps you see if your spelling has improved.[↗](../../baseline/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **basely** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Basely means in a mean, shameful way, without honour or fairness.[↗](../../basely/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He basely stole the prize from his friend.[↗](../../basely/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She acted basely when she lied to the king.[↗](../../basely/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · They treated the old man basely.[↗](../../basely/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **basement** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A basement is a room or floor of a building that is partly or fully under the ground.[↗](../../basement/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We keep our old toys in the basement.[↗](../../basement/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The washing machine is in the basement.[↗](../../basement/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · During a tornado warning, go to the basement.[↗](../../basement/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The basement flooded after the storm.[↗](../../basement/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The creaky stairs led down to the dark basement.[↗](../../basement/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Our basement has a games room.[↗](../../basement/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The shop sells shoes in the basement.[↗](../../basement/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The basement is cool in summer.[↗](../../basement/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · There is a room in the basement of Miss Fulsom’s school where the nurses wait.[↗](../../basement/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · I saw also that the house had a raised basement round about; the foundations of the side-chambers were a full reed of six cubits to the joining.[↗](../../basement/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets EZK.41.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../basement/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **bashful** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Bashful means shy and easily embarrassed, not wanting to be looked at or to speak in front of others.[↗](../../bashful/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The bashful girl hid behind her mother.[↗](../../bashful/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He went red when they praised him, he was so bashful.[↗](../../bashful/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The bashful puppy would not come out from under the bed.[↗](../../bashful/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **basic** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Basic means simple and the most important, the first part that everything else is built on: basic facts, basic skills.[↗](../../basic/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Basic means plain, without extras: a basic phone, a basic room.[↗](../../basic/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Basic needs are things everyone must have to live, like food, water, shelter and safety.[↗](../../basic/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* In chemistry, basic means alkaline, the opposite of acidic.[↗](../../basic/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Learn the basic facts first: 6 × 7 = 42.[↗](../../basic/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Food, water and shelter are basic needs.[↗](../../basic/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We learned the basics of first aid.[↗](../../basic/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The cabin was very basic, with no electricity.[↗](../../basic/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · This is a basic phone with no internet.[↗](../../basic/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Reading is a basic skill for every subject.[↗](../../basic/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Let's go back to basics and practise adding.[↗](../../basic/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Soap is basic, and lemon juice is acidic.[↗](../../basic/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **basically** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Basically means in the most important way, when you think about the main idea.[↗](../../basically/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Basically is often used to sum up or explain simply: «Basically, we lost.».[↗](../../basically/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Basically, a plant needs light, water and air.[↗](../../basically/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The two games are basically the same.[↗](../../basically/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Basically, I forgot my homework.[↗](../../basically/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A tadpole is basically a baby frog.[↗](../../basically/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The plan is basically to walk to the park and have a picnic.[↗](../../basically/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · It's basically a bigger version of a tricycle.[↗](../../basically/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **basil** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Basil is a sweet green herb with shiny leaves, used to flavour food, especially tomato dishes and pasta.[↗](../../basil/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Mum put fresh basil on the pizza.[↗](../../basil/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The pot of basil sat in the sunny window.[↗](../../basil/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Basil smells sweet when you crush the leaves.[↗](../../basil/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **basilisk** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In old fairy tales, a basilisk is a monstrous serpent or lizard whose look could kill.[↗](../../basilisk/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A basilisk is a real lizard of warm places that can run across water on its back legs.[↗](../../basilisk/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The knight feared the basilisk's deadly stare.[↗](../../basilisk/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · In the story, a basilisk guarded the golden well.[↗](../../basilisk/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Some lizards can run on water, like the basilisk.[↗](../../basilisk/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like a basilisk.[↗](../../basilisk/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.23.32, JPS 1917)[↗](../../basilisk/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · For, behold, I will send serpents, basilisks, among you, which will not be charmed; and they shall bite you, saith the LORD.[↗](../../basilisk/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JER.8.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../basilisk/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · And the sucking child shall play on the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put his hand on the basilisk's den.[↗](../../basilisk/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.11.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../basilisk/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **basin** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A round bowl for holding liquid or food, especially for mixing or washing.[↗](../../basin/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A washbasin: a sink in a bathroom.[↗](../../basin/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (geography) The area of land drained by a river and its streams: the Amazon basin.[↗](../../basin/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (geography) A bowl-shaped dip in the land or a sheltered area of water, like a harbour basin.[↗](../../basin/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Mix the flour and eggs in a large basin.[↗](../../basin/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Wash your hands in the basin.[↗](../../basin/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The Amazon basin is home to the largest rainforest.[↗](../../basin/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Gran steamed the pudding in a basin.[↗](../../basin/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The boats were moored in the harbour basin.[↗](../../basin/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Fill the basin with warm water.[↗](../../basin/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Schacabac saw no boy, nor basin, nor water.[↗](../../basin/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And Moses took half of the blood, and put it in basins; and half of the blood he dashed against the altar.[↗](../../basin/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.24.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../basin/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And he made all the vessels of the altar, the pots, and the shovels, and the basins, the flesh-hooks, and the fire-pans; all the vessels thereof made he of brass.[↗](../../basin/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.38.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../basin/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · This was the dedication-offering of the altar, in the day when it was anointed, at the hands of the princes of Israel: twelve silver dishes, twelve silver basins, twelve golden pans; (Torah NUM.7.84, JPS 1917)[↗](../../basin/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And he made a hundred basins of gold.[↗](../../basin/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 2CH.4.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../basin/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And Hiram made the pots, and the shovels, and the basins.[↗](../../basin/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1KI.7.40, JPS 1917)[↗](../../basin/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And Huram made the pots, and the shovels, and the basins.[↗](../../basin/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 2CH.4.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../basin/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **basis** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The main idea, fact or thing that something is built on or starts from.[↗](../../basis/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The way or how often something is done (on a daily basis = every day).[↗](../../basis/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A reason for an opinion or decision (no basis for the rumour).[↗](../../basis/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Bread is the basis of many meals.[↗](../../basis/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We meet on a weekly basis.[↗](../../basis/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · On the basis of the evidence, the detective chose a suspect.[↗](../../basis/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · There is no basis for that rumour.[↗](../../basis/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The story was the basis for a famous film.[↗](../../basis/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Places are given on a first-come, first-served basis.[↗](../../basis/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Kindness is the basis of a good friendship.[↗](../../basis/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · This appears to be a somewhat insufficient basis for such a conclusion.[↗](../../basis/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The three fundamental letters א״מ״ש have as their basis the balance.[↗](../../basis/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../basis/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · The three fundamental letters א"מ"ש have as their basis the balance.[↗](../../basis/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../basis/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · The whole creation is thus contemplated as a pyramid, terminating in a point at the top with a broad basis.[↗](../../basis/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") \[See Dr. Graetz's Gnosticismus, p. 224.\][↗](../../basis/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../basis/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **bask** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To lie or sit enjoying warmth, especially sunlight.[↗](../../bask/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To enjoy attention, praise or success.[↗](../../bask/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The lizard basked on a warm rock.[↗](../../bask/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Seals basked on the beach.[↗](../../bask/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The cat basked in the sunshine by the window.[↗](../../bask/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She basked in her teacher's praise.[↗](../../bask/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The team basked in the glory of their win.[↗](../../bask/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Snakes bask to warm their bodies.[↗](../../bask/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Time passed on, and one morning Gon lay before the house door, basking in the sun.[↗](../../bask/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **basket** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A basket is a container made of woven strips, used to carry things like fruit or bread.[↗](../../basket/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In basketball, the basket is the net the ball goes through, and a basket is a score.[↗](../../basket/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A shopping basket is what you put things in at a shop or online.[↗](../../basket/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A basket can also be a cosy bed for a pet, such as a dog's basket.[↗](../../basket/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* A container made of woven strips.[↗](../../basket/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* There are 5 baskets with 12 peaches in each.[↗](../../basket/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She put 48 apples into 6 baskets.[↗](../../basket/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · One basket has 7 red apples and 3 green apples.[↗](../../basket/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · How many baskets does he need for 30 eggs?[↗](../../basket/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We packed sandwiches in the picnic basket.[↗](../../basket/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Put the milk in the shopping basket.[↗](../../basket/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · She scored a basket in the last second.[↗](../../basket/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The cat sleeps in a basket.[↗](../../basket/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · He was already in his basket.[↗](../../basket/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Blessed shall be thy basket and thy kneading-trough.[↗](../../basket/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.28.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../basket/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Cursed shall be thy basket and thy kneading-trough.[↗](../../basket/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.28.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../basket/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And Joseph answered and said: 'This is the interpretation thereof: the three baskets are three days; (Torah GEN.40.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../basket/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Thus the Lord GOD showed me; and behold a basket of summer fruit.[↗](../../basket/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets AMO.8.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../basket/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · 'I removed his shoulder from the burden; His hands were freed from the basket.[↗](../../basket/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.81.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../basket/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · One basket had very good figs, like the figs that are first-ripe; and the other basket had very bad figs, which could not be eaten, they were so bad.[↗](../../basket/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JER.24.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../basket/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") · Blessed shall be thy basket and thy kneading-trough.[↗](../../basket/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.28.5, JPS 1917) · He was already in his basket.[↗](../../basket/#x17 "tree and pragmatics") (Peter Pan) · Cursed shall be thy basket and thy kneading-trough.[↗](../../basket/#x18 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.28.17, JPS 1917) **basketball** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Basketball is a team game where players bounce the ball and try to throw it through a high hoop with a net.[↗](../../basketball/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A basketball is the large orange ball used in the game.[↗](../../basketball/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We play basketball in PE.[↗](../../basketball/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He bounced the basketball down the court.[↗](../../basketball/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Each team has five players on the court.[↗](../../basketball/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She scored a basket from far away for three points.[↗](../../basketball/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The basketball hoop is very high.[↗](../../basketball/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Can I borrow your basketball?[↗](../../basketball/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Our team won the basketball match.[↗](../../basketball/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Tall players are good at basketball.[↗](../../basketball/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **basketful** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A basketful is as much as a basket will hold, a basket full of things.[↗](../../basketful/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She picked a basketful of apples.[↗](../../basketful/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The fox asked for a basketful of eggs.[↗](../../basketful/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Bring me a basketful of peas.[↗](../../basketful/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) … [9](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/9/) **10** [11](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/page/11/) … 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