net

Meanings

• noun

  A series of interconnected nodes or devices forming a network, particularly the Internet.

  - "The net is a vast network of interconnected computers and servers."
  - "The net has revolutionized communication and information sharing."

• noun

  A large mesh or web, especially one used as a trap or snare.

  - "Fishermen cast their nets into the sea to catch fish."
  - "The spider spun a beautiful net to catch its prey."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with net
jet , whet , get , abet , abetment , abetter , better , beter , debet , getter , jettison , jettisoned , jettisoning , jettisonedness , jettisoner , jettisoners , netter , setter , whetter

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. knet (a lump of clay)
   

2. nettle (a plant)
   

3. neat (tidy)
   

4. knead (to work dough)
   

5. knead (to work a substance)
   

6. neatly
   

7. neatness
   

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Variants

List of all variants of net that leads to same result
Net , net , netless , netlike , nets , nettier , nettiest , netty , netted , netter , netters , netting , nett , netts , net neutrality , net venation , net-veined , net-winged , net-zero

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

nets, netting, netted, netting-in, netting-out, netted-in, netted-out

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Etymology

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Old English 'nette' from Proto-Germanic 'nattijaz' meaning 'net, snare'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'net' comes from the Old English word 'nette' meaning 'net, snare'.

2. The first transatlantic telegraph cable, laid in 1866, was called the 'Cable Net'.

3. The largest spider web ever recorded measured over 31 feet in diameter and 41 feet in length.

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Related Concepts

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1. Internet: A global network of interconnected computers and servers that enables the transmission of data and communication between devices.

2. World Wide Web: A system of interlinked hypertext documents and other resources, linked by hyperlinks and URLs.

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Culture

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The net has been a significant symbol in various cultures, representing connections, interdependence, and the interconnectedness of all things. In literature, the net has been used as a metaphor for various concepts such as entanglement, traps, and the interconnectedness of all things. In art, the net has been depicted in various forms, such as fishing nets, spider webs, and other intricate patterns.

How to Memorize "net"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a series of interconnected nodes or devices.
   - Visualize a large mesh or web.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'net' with the concept of interconnectedness or a large mesh or web.
   - Associate the word 'net' with the Internet or fishing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Never Ending Tangle' to remember the meaning of 'net'.
   - Use the phrase 'Nets interconnect everything' to remember the meaning of 'net'.

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