net — a piece of mesh fabric used for catching fish, sports, or decorative purposes
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a piece of mesh fabric used for catching fish, sports, or decorative purposes
Pronunciation (IPA): /net/
Korean meaning: 물고기를 잡거나 스포츠, 장식용으로 사용하는 그물망
Korean pronunciation: **넷**
Example Sentences
- The butterfly somehow escaped from the net, probably after watching a YouTube tutorial on 'How to escape nets in 3 easy steps.'
- After all expenses, the company's net profit was surprisingly good this quarter.
- She spent three hours surfing the net, which is ironic since she's afraid of actual water.
net
NOUN//net//
a piece of mesh fabric used for catching fish, sports, or decorative purposes

a piece of mesh fabric used for catching fish, sports, or decorative purposes
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'net' and Old Saxon 'net', related to Germanic roots meaning to knit or tie. The word is connected to Proto-Indo-European '*ned-' meaning to tie or bind.
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“The butterfly somehow escaped from the net, probably after watching a YouTube tutorial on 'How to escape nets in 3 easy steps.'”
“After all expenses, the company's net profit was surprisingly good this quarter.”
“She spent three hours surfing the net, which is ironic since she's afraid of actual water.”
“The volleyball hit the net and bounced back dramatically.”
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