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net

/ˈnɛt/

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noun

plural nets

[count] :a device that is used for catching or holding things or for keeping things out of a space and that is made of pieces of string, rope, wire, etc., woven together with spaces in between

He caught a fish in the net.

a butterfly net - often used figuratively

They were caught in a net [=web] of deception.

[noncount] :the material used to make nets :netting

net curtains

[count] sports

a net that is hung across the middle of a playing area in some games (such as tennis, badminton, or volleyball)

The ball barely went over the net.

a net that is attached to a frame and that is used as the goal in some games (such as soccer, hockey, or basketball)

He shot the puck into the net.

The ball swished through the net.

the Net :the Internet

She likes to surf the Net. [=the Web]

doing business on the Net - compare 5net

cast/spread your net wide

to try many different things so that you will have the best chance of finding what you want

Companies are casting their nets wide in search of young, talented employees.

slip/fall through the net

to fail to be noticed or included with others

There are plenty of talented players who slip through the net and never get to play professionally.

verb

nets; netted; netting

[+ obj] to catch (something) in a net

We netted nine fish during the trip. - often used figuratively

The escaped convict was netted by police.

sports

to hit (a ball) into the net during a game (such as tennis)

She netted her first two serves.

to score (a goal or point) by hitting, kicking, or shooting a ball or puck into a net

He netted two goals in his first game.

She netted 15 points in the first half. - compare 4net

adjective

also Brit nett always used before a noun

used to describe the amount or value of something after all costs and expenses have been taken away

They determined the net value of the estate.

The company suffered a decline in net profit for the third quarter.

a billionaire's net worth - compare 1gross

used to describe the weight of something without its packaging or container

the net weight of the shipment

after everything is completed

The net result/outcome/effect of the new bridge will be fewer traffic jams.

verb

nets; netted; netting

[+ obj] to gain or receive (an amount) as a profit

We netted $50 on the sale. - compare 4gross

to produce or get (something) as the result of an effort

The investigation netted no clues.

The running back netted 20 yards on his first run. - compare 2net

noun

plural nets

[count] :an amount that is left over after all costs and expenses have been taken away :a net amount

The net is significantly lower than we had anticipated. - compare 5gross - compare 1net

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