net net /ˈnɛt/

adjective

1. () Remaining after all deductions  ( nett , net )
   remaining after all deductions
    Net profit
   net profit
   
2. () Conclusive in a process or progression  ( last , net , final )
   conclusive in a process or progression
    The final answer
   the final answer
    A last resort
   a last resort
    The net result
   the net result
   

noun

1. () A computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange  ( cyberspace , internet , net )
   a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
    I spend a lot of time on the internet browsing and working
   I spend a lot of time on the internet browsing and working
   
   
2. () A trap made of netting to catch fish, birds or insects  ( net )
   a trap made of netting to catch fish, birds or insects
    The fishermen caught a lot of fish in their nets
   The fishermen caught a lot of fish in their nets
   
   
3. An open fabric of string, rope or wire woven together at regular intervals  ( mesh , meshing , meshwork , net , network )
   an open fabric of string, rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
    The ball went through the net, and the crowd went wild
   The ball went through the net, and the crowd went wild
   
   
4. Game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton  ( net )
   game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton
    The tennis players patiently waited while the officials checked the height of the net.
   The tennis players patiently waited while the officials checked the height of the net.
   
   
5. (soccer) a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)  ( net )
   (soccer) a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)
    The ball hit the net and the crowd erupted in celebration
   The ball hit the net and the crowd erupted in celebration
   
   
6. The excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)  ( lucre , net , net income , earnings , net profit , profit , profits )
   the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
     The company reported record earnings for the fiscal year.
   The company reported record earnings for the fiscal year.
   

verb

1. () Make as a net profit  ( clear , sack , sack up , net )
   make as a net profit
    The company cleared $1 million
   The company cleared $1 million
   
2. Catch with a net  ( net , nett )
   catch with a net
    Net a fish
   net a fish
   
3. Construct or form a web, as if by weaving  ( net , web )
   construct or form a web, as if by weaving
   
4. Yield as a net profit  ( clear , net )
   yield as a net profit
    This sale netted me $1 million
   This sale netted me $1 million