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Net - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A net is a mesh of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things like fish or balls. It can also mean the remaining amount after deductions.

net

/nɛt/ /nɛt/

Definition:

A mesh fabric used to catch or hold things, or the remaining amount after deductions.

Synonyms:

mesh, web, trap, screen

Part of Speech:

noun, verb, adjective

Antonyms:

gross, release

Common Collocations:

fishing net, net profit, net weight, safety net

Derivatives:

netting, netted

Usage Tips:

Use "net" as a noun for physical mesh or final amount; as a verb for catching or earning after costs.

Common Phrases:

cast a wide net, slip through the net, hit the net

Etymology:

From Old English "nett," from Proto-Germanic "*natją," meaning woven fabric for catching.

Examples:

  • 1. She caught fish with a large net.
  • 2. The company’s net profit increased this year.
  • 3. He scored by hitting the ball into the net.
  • 4. The butterfly escaped the spider’s web-like net.

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