net
/nɛt/
verb
- To catch or obtain something, especially using a net.
- They netted three large salmon in the morning.
- The police netted several suspects in the raid.
- She netted a prize of $10,000 in the contest.
- To earn or receive as profit after deductions.
- After taxes, he netted about $50,000 last year.
- The company netted a profit of two million dollars.
- She netted $200 from selling her old furniture.
- To hit a ball into the net in sports like tennis or volleyball.
- He netted the serve, losing the point.
- She netted the ball during the final rally.
- The player netted an easy volley.
noun
- An open-mesh fabric made of threads or cords knotted together, used for catching things or as a barrier.
- The fisherman cast his net into the river.
- She used a net to protect her garden from birds.
- A soccer net hangs behind the goal to catch the ball.
- The internet or a computer network.
- I found the recipe on the net.
- He spends too much time surfing the net.
- The company's net went down for an hour.
- A system of interconnected things or people.
- The spy had a wide net of informants.
- A safety net of social programs helps the poor.
- The transportation net connects all major cities.
adjective
- Remaining after all deductions; final.
- The net result of the changes was a 10% increase in sales.
- The net weight of the product is 500 grams.
- Her net income after taxes is $3,000 per month.
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