network — a group or system of interconnected people or things
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a group or system of interconnected people or things
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnetwɜːrk/
Korean meaning: 서로 연결된 사람들이나 사물의 그룹이나 시스템
Korean pronunciation: 네트-워크 (강세: 네트)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother finally joined the social network and now she's commenting on everyone's photos at 3 AM.
- The computer network crashed right before the important presentation, proving Murphy's Law once again.
- Building a professional network requires genuine interest in others, not just collecting business cards.
network
NOUN//ˈnetwɜːrk//
a group or system of interconnected people or things
One broken connection shut down the entire network.
The NET worked perfectly — because every part of the network stayed connected. (NET + WORK)
A strong network became the framework that made real teamwork possible.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'net(그물)'과 'work(작업)'가 합쳐져서 만들어진 단어로, 마치 그물망처럼 서로 연결된 작업 체계를 의미한다. 원래는 물리적인 연결망을 뜻했지만, 현대에는 인맥이나 컴퓨터 네트워크 등 다양한 연결 체계를 나타낸다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother finally joined the social network and now she's commenting on everyone's photos at 3 AM.”
“The computer network crashed right before the important presentation, proving Murphy's Law once again.”
“Building a professional network requires genuine interest in others, not just collecting business cards.”
“The transportation network in Seoul is so efficient that you can reach almost anywhere within an hour.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.