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'net' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'net' with 12 example sentences.


net adjective

: remaining after all deductions

: conclusive in a process or progression

net noun

: a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

: a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects

: the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

: a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)

: game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton

: an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals

net verb

: make as a net profit

: yield as a net profit

: construct or form a web, as if by weaving

: catch with a net


  • The hunters captured the wild animal with a strong rope net.
  • I captured butterflies with a net.
  • The ball hit the net.
  • We need a safety net.
  • The mosquito net was torn.
  • The fishermen are using nets.
  • The net weight of this jam is 200 grams.
  • I surf the Net more frequently at home.
  • I have never seen this picture on the net.
  • What was your net profit last year?
  • Do you not know how to hunt with anything but nets?
  • The net economy is booming.
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