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Meaning of the word net in English

What does net mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

net

US /net/
UK /net/
"net" picture

Noun

1.

a material made of threads of cord, string, or wire woven or knotted together at regular intervals into an open mesh, used for catching fish, birds, or other animals, for games, or as a barrier.

Example:
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The fisherman cast his net into the sea.
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The tennis ball hit the net.
Synonym:
meshweblatticegrillescreen
2.

the Internet

Example:
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I found the information on the Net.
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You can download the software from the Net.
Synonym:
Internetwebcyberspaceinformation superhighway
3.

an amount remaining after all deductions have been made

Example:
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His net income was higher this year.
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What's the net weight of the product?
Synonym:
finalafter deductionstake-home

Verb

1.

to catch (an animal or fish) in a net

Example:
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They tried to net the escaped birds.
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He managed to net a large fish.
Synonym:
catchtrapsnarecapture
2.

to gain or earn (an amount of money) as clear profit

Example:
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The company hopes to net a significant profit this quarter.
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After all expenses, we only netted a small amount.
Synonym:
earngainmakeprofit

Adjective

1.

remaining after all deductions have been made

Example:
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The net profit for the year was impressive.
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Please calculate the net amount.
Synonym:
after taxtake-homefinalpure
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