the net

noun
UK: /ðə net/
US: /ðə net/
  1. A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols; the Internet.

    1. I found the recipe on the Net.
    2. Security is a major concern when conducting business on the Net because of potential threats.

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

Synonyms for "the net": internet, world wide web, web.

Example usage of "the net": "I found the recipe on the Net.". More examples on the page.