internet — a global computer network providing information and communication facilities
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a global computer network providing information and communication facilities
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪntərnet/
Korean meaning: 전 세계를 연결하는 컴퓨터 네트워크
Korean pronunciation: **인**터넷
Example Sentences
- My grandma finally learned to use the internet and now she's addicted to cat videos.
- The internet has revolutionized how we communicate and share information.
- Without internet, teenagers would probably die of boredom within 5 minutes.
internet
NOUN//ˈɪntərnet//
a global computer network providing information and communication facilities
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈɪntərnet/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɪntənet/
🌳Etymology
Prefixinter--
Rootnet
Origin
1970년대에 inter-(사이에) + net(네트워크)가 결합되어 만들어진 단어로, 컴퓨터들 사이의 네트워크라는 의미에서 시작되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
cabineternetclarinet
cabinet
ernet
clarinet
🔗Collocations
surf the internet
internet connection
internet café
high-speed internet
wireless internet
internet banking
internet security
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My grandma finally learned to use the internet and now she's addicted to cat videos.”
“The internet has revolutionized how we communicate and share information.”
😄 Fun example
“Without internet, teenagers would probably die of boredom within 5 minutes.”
“Online shopping through the internet has become very popular.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
webnetcyberspaceonline networkworld wide web
Antonyms
offlinedisconnected
Related
websitebrowserwifinetworkonlinedigital
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