net

noun
UK: /net/
US: /net/

  1. A meshed material made of threads, cords, or ropes.

    1. I use a net to catch fish in the river. [ ] [ ]
    2. The fisherman carefully repaired the torn net before the next voyage. [ ] [ ]

  2. A system of connected things.

    1. The company has a net of stores across the country. [ ] [ ]
    2. She built a complex net of alliances to secure her position in the market. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

web gain network ultimate trap final earn
net verb

  1. To catch something with a net.

    1. I like to net butterflies in the summer. [ ] [ ]
    2. The scientist used a special device to net plankton for research purposes. [ ] [ ]

  2. To gain something as a profit or advantage.

    1. The company hoped to net a large profit this quarter. [ ] [ ]
    2. After taxes, the investor managed to net a significant return on his initial investment. [ ] [ ]
net adjective

  1. Remaining after all deductions; after expenses or taxes.

    1. My net income is lower this month. [ ] [ ]
    2. The net weight of the package was clearly marked on the label. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "net" in English means: A meshed material made of threads, cords, or ropes., A system of connected things..

The phonetic transcription of "net" is /net/ in British English and /net/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "net": web, gain, network, ultimate, trap, final, earn.

Example usage of "net": "I use a net to catch fish in the river.". More examples on the page.