Net
noun
A piece of open-meshed material made of twine, cord, or something similar, used typically for catching fish or other animals.
They spread their nets to catch fish in the lake.
Often appears as...
- fishing net
- butterfly net
noun
In business, the amount made in a business activity after subtracting all costs.
Our net profit this month was slightly higher than last month's.
Often appears as...
- net income
- net loss
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Technical
noun
In computing, it is short for the term 'Internet'.
You can find a lot of information on the net.
Often appears as...
- surf the net
- on the net
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Informal
Colloquial
noun
A system or procedure for selecting or recruiting people.
The school has a net for selecting talented athletes.
Often appears as...
- recruitment net
- talent net
verb
To catch or trap with a net.
They netted several fish during their trip.
Often appears as...
- net fish
- net butterflies
verb
To make a profit of.
The company netted 1 million dollars last year.
Often appears as...
- net profit
- net income
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A piece of open-meshed material made of twine, cord, or something similar, used typically for catching fish or other animals.
They spread their nets to catch fish in the lake.
Often appears as...
- fishing net
- butterfly net
noun
In business, the amount made in a business activity after subtracting all costs.
Our net profit this month was slightly higher than last month's.
Often appears as...
- net income
- net loss
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In computing, it is short for the term 'Internet'.
You can find a lot of information on the net.
Often appears as...
- surf the net
- on the net
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A system or procedure for selecting or recruiting people.
The school has a net for selecting talented athletes.
Often appears as...
- recruitment net
- talent net
verb
To catch or trap with a net.
They netted several fish during their trip.
Often appears as...
- net fish
- net butterflies
verb
To make a profit of.
The company netted 1 million dollars last year.
Often appears as...
- net profit
- net income
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Visual Imagery
Think of 'net' as the actual, physical object used to catch things.
The fisherman inspected his net for any holes.
Pro Tip 2/2Material Specific
Nets are usually made from strings or fibers woven together, often seen in sports or fishing.
The volleyball team put up a new net at the court.
Pro Tip 1/2Visual Imagery
Think of 'net' as the actual, physical object used to catch things.
The fisherman inspected his net for any holes.
Pro Tip 2/2Material Specific
Nets are usually made from strings or fibers woven together, often seen in sports or fishing.
The volleyball team put up a new net at the court.
Pro Tip 1/2Visual Imagery
Think of 'net' as the actual, physical object used to catch things.
The fisherman inspected his net for any holes.
Pro Tip 2/2Material Specific
Nets are usually made from strings or fibers woven together, often seen in sports or fishing.
The volleyball team put up a new net at the court.
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Rescuing Adorable Grey...
spotted them and then we either get a call or british divers marine life rescue get a call in this case it was their volunteers who were actually able to get down to him on little feast draw beach in newquay they got there really really quickly and it's really important in a net entangled seal case which is what joker was
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4 Adorable Animals That...
these guys in the world which would be incredible so that'd be lovely once it's all done now was this useful this contraption thing here they've basically old-school zoo keeping if an animal was sick you'd have to kind of grab it in a net and take it up to the vets in an emergency style but nowadays we don't we
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How to build a greener,...
which have been driven by the overuse of leverage excessive leverage or the abuse of leverage the net result of this is that the cooperation becomes what we call too big to fail and by this I don't just mean the banks in too big to fail because you know caring and settlement would stop but I'm talking about
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Would you opt for a life...
because pleasure is the greatest good that life has to offer. For hedonists, the best choice that a person could make for himself is one that brings him the greatest possible amount of pleasure while bringing him no pain. Limitless pleasure minus zero pain equals maximum net pleasure,
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Esther Duflo: Social...
And, not only do they protect the people who sleep under them, but they have these great contagion benefits. If half of a community sleeps under a net, the other half also benefits because the contagion of the disease spread. And yet, only a quarter of kids at risk sleep under a net.
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The Impact of Keeping...
What's happening to those fish and how are they being caught in the wild? Most of the fish that are caught are caught by hand, by free divers. They will take small boats, take a deep breath. And go down and dive and collect them using these small hand nets or scoop nets,
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Sea Turtles 101 PIPE...
as they become caught in fishing nets as bycatch, or accidental catch. Illegal harvesting of turtle eggs, trafficking in turtle products, and ocean pollution are also concerns. However, policies have been enacted to reduce bycatch, protect turtle habitats,
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The Astronaut of the...
so we'll find our trash or other forms of pollution we'll see you know trawl marks from a fishing net that dragged along the sea floor and more and more climate change for instance is becoming a really massive issue a lot of deep sea animals are um
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Why do honeybees love...
However, it paid off. Peek into any hive -- with your protective goggles and netting on, of course -- and you'll see the end a beautiful compact honeycomb that any architect would have be proud to design.
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Filming Wildlife...
maybe not observe something but record something that's never been seen before never been recorded before i think there's a b on my ear is there a b on my ear there's a net on your ear oh it's a knot
Video examples
Rescuing Adorable Grey...
spotted them and then we either get a call or british divers marine life rescue get a call in this case it was their volunteers who were actually able to get down to him on little feast draw beach in newquay they got there really really quickly and it's really important in a net entangled seal case which is what joker was
Video examples
4 Adorable Animals That...
these guys in the world which would be incredible so that'd be lovely once it's all done now was this useful this contraption thing here they've basically old-school zoo keeping if an animal was sick you'd have to kind of grab it in a net and take it up to the vets in an emergency style but nowadays we don't we
Video examples
How to build a greener,...
which have been driven by the overuse of leverage excessive leverage or the abuse of leverage the net result of this is that the cooperation becomes what we call too big to fail and by this I don't just mean the banks in too big to fail because you know caring and settlement would stop but I'm talking about
Video examples
Would you opt for a life...
because pleasure is the greatest good that life has to offer. For hedonists, the best choice that a person could make for himself is one that brings him the greatest possible amount of pleasure while bringing him no pain. Limitless pleasure minus zero pain equals maximum net pleasure,
Video examples
Esther Duflo: Social...
And, not only do they protect the people who sleep under them, but they have these great contagion benefits. If half of a community sleeps under a net, the other half also benefits because the contagion of the disease spread. And yet, only a quarter of kids at risk sleep under a net.
Video examples
The Impact of Keeping...
What's happening to those fish and how are they being caught in the wild? Most of the fish that are caught are caught by hand, by free divers. They will take small boats, take a deep breath. And go down and dive and collect them using these small hand nets or scoop nets,
Video examples
Sea Turtles 101 PIPE...
as they become caught in fishing nets as bycatch, or accidental catch. Illegal harvesting of turtle eggs, trafficking in turtle products, and ocean pollution are also concerns. However, policies have been enacted to reduce bycatch, protect turtle habitats,
Video examples
The Astronaut of the...
so we'll find our trash or other forms of pollution we'll see you know trawl marks from a fishing net that dragged along the sea floor and more and more climate change for instance is becoming a really massive issue a lot of deep sea animals are um
Video examples
Why do honeybees love...
However, it paid off. Peek into any hive -- with your protective goggles and netting on, of course -- and you'll see the end a beautiful compact honeycomb that any architect would have be proud to design.
Video examples
Filming Wildlife...
maybe not observe something but record something that's never been seen before never been recorded before i think there's a b on my ear is there a b on my ear there's a net on your ear oh it's a knot
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Herbie Hancock
American Musician
I don't see how we can have both the freedoms we had before and the safety net that we all need considering the way the world is today. And that's just because human beings can't trust each other. We've given in over and over to some of the darkest elements that exist in life itself.
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Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
French Athlete
When you have the ball above the net height on grass, it's easier to play, and when the ball comes at you more slowly, it's easier to play. But when a guy hits hard and deep, I think you have to have been out there playing to understand, but it's hard to really hit the ball.
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K. L. Rahul
Indian Athlete
Everybody enjoys each other's success. We are always pushing each other to get better on the field and off the field, helping each other out in the nets or in the gym. That's the most important thing.
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J. Michael Straczynski
American Producer
When a book of mine comes out, I instantly go hunting the net, not for praise, but for criticism, because that's how you learn, from people who don't have to be polite to you.
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Greg Gianforte
American Politician
We need to protect people with pre-existing conditions, and we need to make sure that we have a safety net for people that can't take care of themselves.
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Sergey Brin
American Businessman
The revolution in deep nets has been very profound. It definitely surprised me, even though I was sitting right there.
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Henry Cejudo
American Athlete
I've been the best in the world, and I believe my self worth, it's more important to me than my net worth.
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Frances Tiafoe
American Athlete
I've been on a tennis court all my life. The only thing that's been there longer is the net post.
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Ernie Johnson Jr.
Our family life is a circus without a net. But I wouldn't have it any other way.
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Jacques Yves Cousteau
French Explorer
The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.
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Herbie Hancock
American Musician
I don't see how we can have both the freedoms we had before and the safety net that we all need considering the way the world is today. And that's just because human beings can't trust each other. We've given in over and over to some of the darkest elements that exist in life itself.
Quote examples
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
French Athlete
When you have the ball above the net height on grass, it's easier to play, and when the ball comes at you more slowly, it's easier to play. But when a guy hits hard and deep, I think you have to have been out there playing to understand, but it's hard to really hit the ball.
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K. L. Rahul
Indian Athlete
Everybody enjoys each other's success. We are always pushing each other to get better on the field and off the field, helping each other out in the nets or in the gym. That's the most important thing.
Quote examples
J. Michael Straczynski
American Producer
When a book of mine comes out, I instantly go hunting the net, not for praise, but for criticism, because that's how you learn, from people who don't have to be polite to you.
Quote examples
Greg Gianforte
American Politician
We need to protect people with pre-existing conditions, and we need to make sure that we have a safety net for people that can't take care of themselves.
Quote examples
Sergey Brin
American Businessman
The revolution in deep nets has been very profound. It definitely surprised me, even though I was sitting right there.
Quote examples
Henry Cejudo
American Athlete
I've been the best in the world, and I believe my self worth, it's more important to me than my net worth.
Quote examples
Frances Tiafoe
American Athlete
I've been on a tennis court all my life. The only thing that's been there longer is the net post.
Quote examples
Ernie Johnson Jr.
Our family life is a circus without a net. But I wouldn't have it any other way.
Quote examples
Jacques Yves Cousteau
French Explorer
The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.
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