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net / Net > 12 senses
ADJECTIVE1net, nettRemaining after all deductions
2net, final, lastConclusive in a process or progression
NOUN1Net, Internet, cyberspaceA computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
2netA trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects
3net, net income, net profit, lucre, profit, profits, earningsThe excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
4netA goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)
5netGame equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton
6net, network, mesh, meshing, meshworkAn open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
VERB1net, sack, sack up, clearMake as a net profit
2net, clearYield as a net profit
3net, webConstruct or form a web, as if by weaving
4net, nettCatch with a net
net / Net > pronunciation
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net > adjective 1
MeaningRemaining after all deductions.
Examples"net profit"
Synonymsnett
Similarclear; take-home
Contrarygross
net > adjective 2
MeaningConclusive in a process or progression.
Examples"the net result"
Synonymsfinal, last
Similar toultimate
Net > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange.
SynonymsInternet, cyberspace
Broadercomputer network
net > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects.
Narrowerbrail; fishnet, fishing net
Broadertrap
Verbsnet
net > noun 3, possession
MeaningThe excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses).
Synonymsnet income, net profit, lucre, profit, profits, earnings
Partsshare, portion, part, percentage
Narrowerearning per share; windfall profit; killing, cleanup; fast buck, quick buck; gross profit, gross profit margin, margin; markup; accumulation; dividend
Broaderincome
Verbsnet
net > noun 4, artifact
MeaningA goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey).
Categoryfield hockey, hockey; soccer, association football
Narrowercage
Broadergoal
net > noun 5, artifact
MeaningGame equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton.
Narrowervolleyball net
Broadergame equipment
net > noun 6, artifact
MeaningAn open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals.
Synonymsnetwork, mesh, meshing, meshwork
Partsbackbone
Narrowerchicken wire; gauze, netting, veiling; hairnet; reseau; safety net; save-all; snood; spark arrester, sparker; tulle; wirework, grillwork
Broaderfabric, cloth, material, textile
Verbsnet
net > verb 1, possession
MeaningMake as a net profit.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymssack, sack up, clear
Broaderprofit, gain, benefit
Similar togain, take in, clear, make, earn, realize, realise, pull in, bring in; net, clear
net > verb 2, possession
MeaningYield as a net profit.
PatternSomething ----s something
Examples"This sale netted me $1 million"
Synonymsclear
Broaderyield, pay, bear
Similar tonet, sack, sack up, clear
Nounsnet
net > verb 3, creation
MeaningConstruct or form a web, as if by weaving.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymsweb
Broaderweave, tissue
Nounsnet; netting
net > verb 4, contact
MeaningCatch with a net.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"net a fish"
Synonymsnett
Broadercatch, grab, take hold of
Nounsnet

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