net
Translation
net, network
Examples
He caught a fish in his net.
He caught a fish in his net.
The ball hit the back of the net.
The ball hit the back of the net.
What is your net income for the year?
What is your net income for the year?
Grammar Patterns
a net ((for sth.)) a device for catching things He caught a fish in his net.
the net a barrier in sports The ball hit the back of the net.
net ((as adjective)) remaining after deductions What is your net income?
Similar Words
Synonyms: mesh, web, lattice
Etymology
From Old English 'nett', meaning 'netting, network, spider's web', from Proto-Germanic *natją.
Memory Tips
Think of a fishing net. This image connects to a sports net (tennis, volleyball) and also the financial term 'net income' - what you 'catch' after all deductions are made.