net · n
net
B1 an object that has many holes in it and that is used in many sports and for catching fish
Dictionary examples:
The volleyball player's serve was so powerful, it tore a hole in the net! (0.0)
The soccer player scored a goal and got stuck celebrating in the net. (0.0)
The clumsy fisherman caught himself in the net instead of the fish. (0.0)
a tennis/basketball net (12.0)
a fishing net (15.0)
His penalty kick placed the ball firmly in the back of the net. (45.3)
the net
A2 the Internet
Dictionary examples:
The Net is down. Now I have to talk to people! (0.0)
I asked the Net a question, but it just gave me ads. (0.0)
The Net knows everything, except where I put my keys. (0.0)
You can find all this information on the Net. (9.1)