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Meaning in simple English
US /nɛt/ · UK /net/
net means: A bag or sheet of string with holes, used to catch fish, insects, or other animals.
noun
A bag or sheet of string with holes, used to catch fish, insects, or other animals.
- He caught a fish in his net.
- The fishermen pulled their nets into the boat.
- Bring a net to catch the butterflies.
String or rope joined together with regular holes, used as a cover or barrier.
- We slept under a mosquito net.
- The tennis ball hit the net.
- She wore a net over her hair while cooking.
The goal in some sports, with a frame and strings behind it to stop the ball.
- The ball went into the net.
- She shot into an empty net.
- The goalkeeper pulled the ball out of the net.
verb
To catch an animal using a bag or sheet of string with holes.
- He netted three fish.
- They netted the butterflies for the study.
- We hope to net some trout before sunset.
To receive a particular amount of money after paying costs.
- We netted fifty pounds from the sale.
- The company nets a small profit each month.
- How much did you net after paying the costs?
To bring someone a particular amount of money after costs are paid.
- The deal netted him a large profit.
- Our investments netted us very little last year.
- This business should net its owners a steady income.
adjective
Describes the money a business has left after paying its costs.
- Our net profit rose this year.
- The company reported net income of ten million euros.
- Higher costs reduced the shop’s net earnings.
Describes an amount left after costs, taxes, or other amounts have been taken away.
- My net pay is lower this month.
- The net weight excludes the packaging.
- What is the net amount after tax?
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