NET
final, last, net
(adjective) conclusive in a process or progression; “the final answer”; “a last resort”; “the net result”
net, nett
(adjective) remaining after all deductions; “net profit”
internet, net, cyberspace
(noun) a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
net, network, mesh, meshing, meshwork
(noun) an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
net
(noun) a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects
net
(noun) game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton
net
(noun) a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)
net, nett
(verb) catch with a net; “net a fish”
web, net
(verb) construct or form a web, as if by weaving
net, sack, sack up, clear
(verb) make as a net profit; “The company cleared $1 million”
net, clear
(verb) yield as a net profit; “This sale netted me $1 million”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Noun
net (plural nets)
A mesh of string, cord or rope.
A device made from such mesh, used for catching fish, butterflies, etc.
A device made from such mesh, generally used for trapping something.
Anything that has the appearance of such a device.
(by extension) A trap.
(geometry) Of a polyhedron, any set of polygons joined edge to edge that, when folded along the edges between adjoining polygons so that the outer edges touch, form the polyhedron.
A system that interconnects a number of users, locations etc. allowing transport or communication between them.
(electronics) A conductor that interconnects two or more component terminals.
(sports) A framework backed by a mesh, serving as the goal in hockey, soccer, lacrosse, etc.
(sports, tennis) A mesh stretched to divide the court in tennis, badminton, volleyball, etc.
(tennis, by extension) The area of the court close to the net (mesh stretched to divide the court).
Synonyms
• (mesh): mesh, network
• (used for catching or trapping)
• (figurative: a trap): snare, trap
• (anything that has the appearance of a net): reticulation
• (in geometry): development
• (in computing): network
Verb
net (third-person singular simple present nets, present participle netting, simple past and past participle netted)
(transitive) To catch by means of a net.
(transitive, figuratively) To catch in a trap, or by stratagem.
To enclose or cover with a net.
(transitive, football) To score (a goal).
(tennis) To hit the ball into the net.
To form network or netting; to knit.
Synonyms
• (catch by means of a net): catch
• (to trap): catch, ensnare, entrap, snare, trap
Etymology 2
Adjective
net (not comparable)
(obsolete) Good, desirable; clean, decent, clear.
Free from extraneous substances; pure; unadulterated; neat.
Remaining after expenses or deductions.
Final; end.
Adverb
net (not comparable)
After expenses or deductions.
Noun
net (plural nets)
The amount remaining after expenses are deducted; profit.
Verb
net (third-person singular simple present nets, present participle netting, simple past and past participle netted)
(transitive) To receive as profit.
(transitive) To yield as profit for.
To fully hedge a position.
Anagrams
• -ent, ENT, TEN, ent, ten
Proper noun
the Net
(computing, informal) The Internet.
Meronyms
• (Internet): Web, World Wide Web
Anagrams
• -ent, ENT, TEN, ent, ten
Noun
NET (plural NETs)
(biology) Acronym of neutrophil extracellular trap.
Preposition
NET
Initialism of no earlier than or not earlier than.
Anagrams
• -ent, ENT, TEN, ent, ten
Source: Wiktionary
Net, n. Etym: [AS. net; akin to D. net, OS. net, netti, OHG. nezzi, G. netz, Icel. & Dan. net, Sw. nät, Goth. nati; of uncertain origin.]
1. A fabric of twine, thread, or the like, wrought or woven into meshes, and used for catching fish, birds, butterflies, etc.
2. Anything designed or fitted to entrap or catch; a snare; any device for catching and holding. A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his feet. Prov. xxix. 5. In the church's net there are fishes good or bad. Jer. Taylor.
3. Anything wrought or woven in meshes; as, a net for the hair; a mosquito net; a tennis net.
4. (Geom.)
Definition: A figure made up of a large number of straight lines or curves, which are connected at certain points and related to each other by some specified law.
Net, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Netted; p. pr. & vb. n. Netting.]
1. To make into a net; to make n the style of network; as, to net silk.
2. To take in a net; to capture by stratagem or wile. And now I am here, netted and in the toils. Sir W. Scott.
3. To inclose or cover with a net; as, to net a tree.
Net, v. i.
Definition: To form network or netting; to knit.
Net, a. Etym: [F. See Neat clean.]
1. Without spot; pure; shining. [Obs.] Her breast all naked as net ivory. Spenser.
2. Free from extraneous substances; pure; unadulterated; neat; as, net wine, etc. [R.]
3. 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. [Less properly written nett.] Net tonnage (Naut.), the tonnage of a vessel after a deduction from the gross tonnage has been made, to allow space for crew, machinery, etc.
Net, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Netted; p. pr. & vb. n. Netting.]
Definition: To produce or gain as clear profit; as, he netted a thousand dollars by the operation.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
Recent Word Finds
Word of the Day
20 December 2024
FIDDLE
(verb) commit fraud and steal from one’s employer; “We found out that she had been fiddling for years”
Do you know this game?
Wordscapes is a popular word game consistently in the top charts of both Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The Android version has more than 10 million installs. This guide will help you get more coins in less than two minutes of playing the game. Continue reading Wordscapes: Get More Coins