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NET

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Net.

Net - as an adjective

Remaining after all deductions

Example: "Net profit"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nett
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
gross

Net - as a 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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cyberspaceinternet

A trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
trap
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
earningslucrenet incomenet profitprofitprofits
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
income
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
goal
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
game equipment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
meshmeshingmeshworknetwork
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
clothfabricmaterialtextile
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Net - as an adjective satellite

Conclusive in a process or progression

Example: "The final answer"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
finallast

Net - as a verb

Make as a net profit

Example: "The company cleared $1 million"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clearsacksack up

Yield as a net profit

Example: "This sale netted me $1 million"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clear

Construct or form a web, as if by weaving

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
web

Catch with a net

Example: "Net a fish"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nett

Example Sentences

"He caught a fish in his net."
"The basketball went through the net."
"She found a dollar bill in the net of her tennis racket."
"The spider spun a delicate net to catch its prey."
"The soccer goal had a torn net."
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Word Game Points

Is NET a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, net is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NET has a SCRABBLE points total of 3.

Is NET a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, net is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NET has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 4.

Is NET a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, net is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NET has a WORDFEUD points total of 3.

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