the internet

noun
UK: /ði ˈɪntənɛt/
US: /ði ˈɪntərˌnɛt/

  1. A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols.

    1. I use the Internet every day to check my email. [ ] [ ]
    2. She found information about her family history on the Internet using genealogy websites. [ ] [ ]

  2. The system that allows you to connect to web pages, send emails, and share files.

    1. Do you have the Internet at your new apartment? [ ] [ ]
    2. Accessing the Internet requires a modem and a subscription to an Internet service provider. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

web cyberspace the net information superhighway

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the internet" in English means: A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols., The system that allows you to connect to web pages, send emails, and share files..

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

Synonyms for "the internet": web, cyberspace, the net, information superhighway.

Example usage of "the internet": "I use the Internet every day to check my email.". More examples on the page.