net (Meaning)
net (n)
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)
game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton
an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
net (v)
make as a net profit
yield as a net profit
construct or form a web, as if by weaving
catch with a net
net (a)
remaining after all deductions
net (s)
conclusive in a process or progression
net (v. t.)
To make into a net; to make n the style of network; as, to net silk.
To take in a net; to capture by stratagem or wile.
To inclose or cover with a net; as, to net a tree.
To produce or gain as clear profit; as, he netted a thousand dollars by the operation.
net (v. i.)
To form network or netting; to knit.
net (a.)
Without spot; pure; shining.
Free from extraneous substances; pure; unadulterated; neat; as, net wine, etc.
Not including superfluous, incidental, or foreign matter, as boxes, coverings, wraps, etc.; free from charges, deductions, etc; as, net profit; net income; net weight, etc.
Synonyms & Antonyms of net
net Sentence Examples
- The fisherman cast his net into the sea, hoping for a bountiful catch.
- The spider spun an intricate net to ensnare its prey.
- The butterfly became entangled in the fine net of the spider's web.
- The net suspended over the tennis court bounced back the ball with every serve.
- The volleyball net stretched taut between the two teams, dividing the court.
- The mosquito net hung over the sleeping child, protecting them from insects.
- The fishing boat's net was pulled in heavy with the day's catch.
- The safety net caught the acrobat as they fell from the high wire.
- The net profit for the company was higher than expected.
- The computer's net connection was slow and unreliable, hindering work progress.
FAQs About the word net
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange, a
netting, mesh,web, network, webbing, screening, grill, grille, tulle,lace
loss, charge, expenditure, cost, charge,cost, expense, expenditure, loss, expense
The fisherman cast his net into the sea, hoping for a bountiful catch.
The spider spun an intricate net to ensnare its prey.
The butterfly became entangled in the fine net of the spider's web.
The net suspended over the tennis court bounced back the ball with every serve.
