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net [1] ► NOUN 1) an open-meshed material of twine or cord. 2) a piece or structure of net for catching fish or insects. 3) a fine fabric with a very open weave. 4) (the net) the goal in football. 5) (nets) (in cricket) a practice area enclosed by net. 6) a trap. 7) a system for selecting or recruiting someone. 8) a communications or computer network. 9) (the Net) the Internet.

► VERB (netted, netting) 1) catch or obtain with or as if with a net. 2) (in sport) score (a goal). 3) cover with a net.

ORIGIN Old English.

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net [2] (Brit. also nett) ► ADJECTIVE 1) (of an amount, value, or price) remaining after a deduction of tax or other contributions. Often contrasted with GROSS(Cf. ↑grossness). 2) (of a price) to be paid in full. 3) (of a weight) excluding that of the packaging. 4) (of an effect or result) overall.

► VERB (netted, netting) ▪ acquire (a sum) as clear profit.

ORIGIN originally in the senses «clean» and «smart»: from French net 'neat' .

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Synonyms:

Snare, gin, trap, toil / Clear, without deductions / Pure, unadulterated, Clear, get or gain over and above expenses

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