NET as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) Net is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  2. Meaning
    • an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) net is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects
    Hypernyms(s) net is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton
    Hypernyms(s) net is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  5. Meaning
    • a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)
    Hypernyms(s) net is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  6. Meaning
    • the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) net is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)

NET as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • catch with a net
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • net a fish
    Hypernyms(s) net is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • construct or form a web, as if by weaving
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) net is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • make as a net profit
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The company cleared $1 million
    Hypernyms(s) net is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  4. Meaning
    • yield as a net profit
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • This sale netted me $1 million
    Hypernyms(s) net is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)

NET as ADJECTIVE

  1. Meaning
    • conclusive in a process or progression
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the final answer
    • a last resort
    • the net result
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  2. Meaning
    • remaining after all deductions
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • net profit
    Antonym(s) Similar To