English dictionary

net

/n/E/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

noun.artifact

Synonyms cyberspace internet

Source: WordNet 3.0
a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

noun.possession

Synonyms earnings lucre net income net profit profit profits

Source: WordNet 3.0
a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton

noun.artifact

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an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals

noun.artifact

Synonyms mesh meshing meshwork network

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A fabric of twine, thread, or the like, wrought or woven into meshes, and used for catching fish, birds, butterflies, etc.

noun

Source: webster1913

make as a net profit

verb.possession

Synonyms clear sack sack up

Source: WordNet 3.0
yield as a net profit

verb.possession

Examples
This sale netted me $1 million.

Synonyms clear

Source: WordNet 3.0
construct or form a web, as if by weaving

verb.creation

Synonyms web

Source: WordNet 3.0
catch with a net

verb.contact

Examples
Net a fish.

Synonyms nett

Source: WordNet 3.0
To make into a net; to make in the style of network; as, to <i>net</i> silk.

verb

Source: webster1913
To form network or netting; to knit.

verb

Source: webster1913
To produce or gain as clear profit; as, he <i>netted</i> a thousand dollars by the operation.

verb

Source: webster1913