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net
(n/E/t )

adjective (a)

  • remaining after all deductions(adj.all)
    Example:
    Net profit.
    Antonym:
    gross
    source: wordnet30
  • Without spot; pure; shining.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • 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.artifact)
    Synonym:
    cyberspace, internet
    source: wordnet30
  • a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)(noun.possession)
    Synonym:
    earnings, lucre, net income, net profit, profit, profits
    source: wordnet30
  • a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    mesh, meshing, meshwork, network
    source: wordnet30
  • A fabric of twine, thread, or the like, wrought or woven into meshes, and used for catching fish, birds, butterflies, etc.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • conclusive in a process or progression(adj.all)
    Example:
    The net result.
    Synonym:
    final, last
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • make as a net profit(verb.possession)
    Synonym:
    clear, sack, sack up
    source: wordnet30
  • yield as a net profit(verb.possession)
    Example:
    This sale netted me $1 million.
    Synonym:
    clear
    source: wordnet30
  • construct or form a web, as if by weaving(verb.creation)
    Synonym:
    web
    source: wordnet30
  • catch with a net(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Net a fish.
    Synonym:
    nett
    source: wordnet30
  • To make into a net; to make in the style of network; as, to net silk.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To form network or netting; to knit.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To produce or gain as clear profit; as, he netted a thousand dollars by the operation.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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