English dictionary
net
adjectiveParts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- conclusive in a process or progression
adjective
- remaining after all deductions
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
noun
- an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
noun
- a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects
noun
- game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton
noun
- a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)
noun
- the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
verb
- catch with a net
verb
- construct or form a web, as if by weaving
verb
- make as a net profit
verb
- yield as a net profit
Example sentences
the final answer
a last resort
the net result
net profit
net a fish
The company cleared $1 million
This sale netted me $1 million