internet

The worldwide computer network that lets people share information and communicate.

• I found it on the internet.
• The hotel offers free internet access.
• Our internet connection stopped working this morning.

How to use it: on the internet (You can watch the lesson on the internet.)

Similar words: net

Common phrases: on the internet, internet access, internet connection

A group of computer networks connected so they can exchange information.

• They connected the office networks into an internet.
• A private internet links the research sites.
• This internet carries data between several separate networks.

Similar words: internetwork

Common phrases: private internet, internet of networks, corporate internet

To use the worldwide computer network, especially to search for information.

• I internet when I need quick answers.
• She internetted all evening to find the answer.
• He is internetting for information about the old house.

Similar words: search online, browse online

Common phrases: internet all evening, internet for information, internet at home