Net Definition
net
adjective
- remaining after all deductions; "net profit"
- conclusive in a process or progression; "the final answer"; "a last resort"; "the net result"
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
- a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects
- the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
- a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)
- game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton
- an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
verb
- make as a net profit; "The company cleared $1 million"
- yield as a net profit; "This sale netted me $1 million"
- construct or form a web, as if by weaving
- catch with a net; "net a fish"
"Net" in song lyrics
See how net is used in real songs:
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"One on one I'll never run and shoot the high off the net"
3rd Bass — Soul in the Hole -
"A net"
A.L.T. and The Lost Civilization — Spike the Punch -
"Hair triggers walkin around with no safety net"
Aztlan Underground — How to Catch a Bullet
Words that rhyme with net
Usage tips for "net"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "net" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for net to find words that pair well.