Definition of Net

1. 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.

Exact synonyms: Cyberspace, Internet
Generic synonyms: Computer Network

2. Verb. Make as a net profit. "The company cleared $1 million"
Exact synonyms: Clear, Sack, Sack Up
Related verbs: Bring In, Clear, Earn, Gain, Make, Pull In, Realise, Realize, Take In, Clear
Generic synonyms: Benefit, Gain, Profit

3. Adjective. Remaining after all deductions. "Net profit"
Exact synonyms: Nett
Similar to: Clear, Take-home
Antonyms: Gross

4. Noun. A trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects.
Specialized synonyms: Brail, Fishing Net, Fishnet
Generic synonyms: Trap

5. Verb. Yield as a net profit. "This sale netted me $1 million"
Exact synonyms: Clear
Related verbs: Clear, Sack, Sack Up
Generic synonyms: Bear, Pay, Yield

6. Adjective. Conclusive in a process or progression. "The net result"
Exact synonyms: Final, Last
Similar to: Ultimate
Derivative terms: Finality

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

8. Verb. Construct or form a web, as if by weaving.
Exact synonyms: Web
Generic synonyms: Tissue, Weave
Derivative terms: Netting, Web, Web, Web, Webbing

9. Noun. A goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey).
Category relationships: Field Hockey, Hockey, Association Football, Soccer
Specialized synonyms: Cage
Generic synonyms: Goal

10. Verb. Catch with a net. "Net a fish"
Exact synonyms: Nett
Generic synonyms: Catch, Grab, Take Hold Of

11. Noun. Game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton.
Generic synonyms: Game Equipment
Specialized synonyms: Volleyball Net

12. Noun. An open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals.
Exact synonyms: Mesh, Meshing, Meshwork, Network
Terms within: Backbone
Specialized synonyms: Chicken Wire, Gauze, Netting, Veiling, Hairnet, Reseau, Safety Net, Save-all, Snood, Spark Arrester, Sparker, Tulle, Grillwork, Wirework
Generic synonyms: Cloth, Fabric, Material, Textile
Derivative terms: Mesh

Definition of Net

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

2. v. t. To make into a net; to make in the style of network; as, to net silk.

3. v. i. To form network or netting; to knit.

4. a. Without spot; pure; shining.

5. v. t. To produce or gain as clear profit; as, he netted a thousand dollars by the operation.

Definition of Net

1. to catch in a net (a type of openwork fabric) [v NETTED, NETTING, NETS]

Medical Definition of Net

1. 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. Origin: Netted; Netting. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Net

nestlike
nestling
nestlings
nestor
Nestor
Nestorian
Nestorianism
Nestorian Church
Nestorius
nestors
Nestor notabilis
Nestor Paz Zamora Commission
nests
nest egg
net
Net (current term)
net-veined
netball
netballs
nete
netes
netfish
netful
netfuls
nether
Netherlander
Netherlands
netherlands antilles
Netherlands Antilles
Netherlands Guiana

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