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BASKETBALL Synonyms

There are 2 synonyms of the word basketball. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word basketball. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for BASKETBALL

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hoops
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• a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop

basketball game
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noun

• a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop

Best Hypernyms For BASKETBALL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for basketball, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
activity athletics ball competition entertainment exercise game leisure pastime recreation sport
Phrases (2)
basketball equipmentcourt game

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