net

/nˈɛt/

/ˈnɛt/

[noun] [adjective] [verb]

The net

[NOUN]

the internet; a global computer network for exchanging information

synonyms : cyberspace

(in sports such as tennis) the barricade dividing a court in half that players must hit the ball over

(in sports such as soccer or hockey) the frame covered in net that forms the goal

a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects

an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals

synonyms : mesh

meshing

meshwork

network

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

synonyms : earnings

net

final amount after the deduction of all costs

antonyms : gross

conclusive in a process or progression

synonyms : final

last

to net

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

make as a net profit

synonyms : clear

sack

sack up

catch with a net

construct or form a web, as if by weaving

synonyms : web

yield as a net profit

synonyms : clear

Examples

1. The fisherman had to throw the net far into the sea.

2. I soon had the fish in a net.

3. Now nobody falls through the net.

4. In football, a player scores a goal by getting the ball into the opponent's net.

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