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net
1[net]
noun
a bag or other contrivance of strong thread or cord worked into an open, meshed fabric, for catching fish, birds, or other animals.
a butterfly net.
a piece of meshed fabric designed to serve a specific purpose, as to divide a court in racket games or protect against insects.
a tennis net; a mosquito net.
anything serving to catch or ensnare.
a police net to trap the bank robber.
a lacelike fabric with a uniform mesh of cotton, silk, rayon, nylon, etc., often forming the foundation of any of various laces.
(in tennis, badminton, etc.) a ball that hits the net.
Often nets. the goal in hockey or lacrosse.
any network or reticulated system of filaments, lines, veins, or the like.
Telecommunications.Ģżany network containing computers and telecommunications equipment.
Digital Technology.ĢżSometimes Net internet (preceded by the, except when used before a noun).
An overwhelming majority of Americans now have access to the net at home or at work.
Mathematics.Ģżthe abstraction, in topology, of a sequence; a map from a directed set to a given space.
Astronomy.ĢżNet, the constellation Reticulum.
Informal.Ģża radio or television network.
verb (used with object)
to cover, screen, or enclose with a net or netting.
netting the bed to keep out mosquitoes.
to take with a net.
to net fish.
to set or use nets in (a river, stream, etc.), as for catching fish.
Synonyms: , ,to catch or ensnare.
to net a dangerous criminal.
(in tennis, badminton, etc.) to hit (the ball) into the net.
net
2[net]
adjective
remaining after deductions, as for charges or expenses (gross ).
net earnings.
sold at a stated price with all parts and charges included and with all deductions having been made.
final; totally conclusive.
After all that work, what was the net result?
(of weight) after deduction of tare, tret, or both.
noun
net income, profit, or the like.
verb (used with object)
to gain or produce as clear profit.
NET
3National Educational Television.
net
1/ ²ŌɳŁ /
noun
an openwork fabric of string, rope, wire, etc; mesh
a device made of net, used to protect or enclose things or to trap animals
a thin light mesh fabric of cotton, nylon, or other fibre, used for curtains, dresses, etc
( as modifier )
net curtains
a plan, strategy, etc, intended to trap or ensnare
the murderer slipped through the police net
sport
a strip of net that divides the playing area into two equal parts
a shot that hits the net, whether or not it goes over
the goal in soccer, hockey, etc
(often plural) cricket
a pitch surrounded by netting, used for practice
a practice session in a net
informalĢżshort for internet
another word for network
verb
(tr) to catch with or as if with a net; ensnare
(tr) to shelter or surround with a net
(intr) sport to score a goal
Rangers netted three times in seven minutes
to make a net out of (rope, string, etc)
(intr) to hit a shot into the net
net
2/ ²ŌɳŁ /
adjective
remaining after all deductions, as for taxes, expenses, losses, etc Compare gross
net profit
(of weight) after deducting tare
ultimate; final; conclusive (esp in the phrase net result )
noun
net income, profits, weight, etc
verb
(tr) to yield or earn as clear profit
net
3abbreviation
a company or organization
net
What remains after all deductions have been made. (Compare gross.)
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- nettable adjective
- netlike adjective
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of net1
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of net1
Origin of net2
Example Sentences
He took the opening set on Sunday inside 30 minutes when Zverev double-faulted twice and missed a volley at the net.
Maria threw her arms into the air in disbelief as a wide Anisimova forehand confirmed her victory before the two shared a warm hug at the net.
The Supreme Court has long held that law enforcement officers cannot detain people based on generalizations that would cast a wide net of suspicion on large segments of the law-abiding population.
Although having netted in underground car parks in Kuala Lumpur and been fascinated by the the size of Jonah Lomu's lunch, perhaps the tournament was approached in a more leisurely fashion.
For instance, California has netted an estimated $8.8 billion this fiscal year from its tax on managed care plans and took in about $5.9 billion last year from hospitals.
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Related 51³Ō¹Ļs
- accumulateĢż
- bring inĢż
- earnĢż
- reapĢż
When To Use
In the context of finance and accounting, net refers to the final amount that remains after deductions have been made, while gross refers to the total amount before any deductions.Of course, net and gross are common words with many other meanings, but these senses of net and gross are used in the context of measuring something (especially money) that has been accumulatedāprofit, income, earnings, gains, etc.The amount described or referred to as gross is everything that has been taken in, not accounting for things like debts, deductions, and expenses. The amount described or referred to as net is how much you have left after youāve subtracted anything that doesnāt count toward profit, like debts and expenses.In other words, net is basically gross minus whatever you owe or have spent. For this reason, net is always lower than gross.For example, letās say you decide to sell cupcakes at a bake sale. You spend $15 on ingredients, and you have to rent a table for $5, which equals $20 in expenses. Good news, you make $50 in cupcake sales. Your gross is $50. Minus the $20 in expenses, your net is $30. You could say you grossed $50 and netted $30.To remember the difference, remember that a net sifts whatever goes into it so that only some remains.Hereās an example of net and gross used correctly in the same sentence.Example: For this quarter, gross income was $2 million, but $1.25 million in expenses and outstanding debts resulted in a net of only $750,000.Want to learn more? Read the full breakdown of the difference between net and gross.
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