Synonyms for

Net

Verb / net / Another word for net — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a type of fabric made of woven or knotted string or thread with spaces in between, used for catching fish or as a barrier

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Common collocations

  • net worth
  • net profit
  • net income
  • net effect
  • net result
  • net loss
  • net weight

Word family

noun net
verb net
adjective net

Usage note

As an adjective, 'net' often refers to the final amount after deductions, as in 'net profit'. It can also refer to a physical mesh structure.

Example sentences

  1. The fisherman cast his net into the water.
  2. We used a net to keep the birds out of our garden.
  3. The basketball went through the net.
  4. The butterfly got caught in the net.
  5. The tennis player hit the ball over the net.

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