Synonyms for

Web

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

Definition

A web is a structure made by a spider to catch insects or other prey.

Synonyms & similar words

entanglement www network worldwideweb net vane net mesh webbing cobweb snare trap tangle lattice framework structure fabric weave interlace interweave intertwine knit lace spiderweb network entanglement

Synonyms by register

Formal

network structure matrix interconnection

Informal

net mesh grid

Literary

tapestry lattice

Antonyms

unconnected separate disjoint loose free

Common collocations

  • world wide web
  • spider web
  • web browser
  • web page
  • web design
  • web development
  • web server
  • web link

Word family

noun web
verb web
adjective webbed

Usage note

The term 'web' most commonly refers to the internet (World Wide Web). It can also refer to a physical structure made of threads or a network of interconnected things.

Example sentences

  1. The spider spun a web to catch its prey.
  2. The fly got caught in the web.
  3. The spider's web was very intricate.
  4. The web was so sticky that the mosquito couldn't escape.
  5. The spider's web was a work of art.

Quotes

  • A spider's web is like a symphony, with all the strands playing their parts in perfect harmony. -Megan Frazer Blakemore
  • A spider's web is a work of art and a masterpiece of engineering. -Andy Goldsworthy
  • A spider's web is a thing of beauty, a delicate structure of silk and strength. -Sara Sheridan

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