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net

UK/nɛt/ US/ˈnɛt/ common informal
adjective (2) noun (6) verb (4)

adjective

1.

remaining after all deductions

  • “net profit”
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2.

conclusive in a process or progression

  • “the final answer”
  • “a last resort”
  • “the net result”
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noun

1.

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

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a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects

3.

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

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4.

a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)

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verb

1.

make as a net profit

  • “The company cleared $1 million”
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2.

yield as a net profit

  • “This sale netted me $1 million”
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3.

construct or form a web, as if by weaving

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4.

catch with a net

  • “net a fish”
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Origin

From Middle English net, from Old English net, nett, from Proto-West Germanic *nati, from Proto-Germanic *natją (“net”), from Proto-Indo-European *neHd- (“to knot, turn, twist”).

Phrases

  • African net sponge Terms derived from net (noun)
  • all is fish that comes to the net Terms derived from net (noun)
  • all's fish that comes to the net Terms derived from net (noun)
  • Apollonian net Terms derived from net (noun)
  • back of the net Terms derived from net (noun)
  • balloon net Terms derived from net (noun)
  • beard net Terms derived from net (noun)
  • bow net Terms derived from net (noun)
  • net net
  • net out

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