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How to pronounce “net

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Pronunciation guide for net

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of net with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
One City: A Declaration of Interdependencewas called indra's net that was the
Definition summary
A mesh of string, cord or rope.

Example 1 of 8

How to pronounce net

One City: A Declaration of Interdependence

was called indra's net that was the

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “net

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A mesh of string, cord or rope.
  • A device made from such mesh, used for catching fish, butterflies, etc.
  • A device made from such mesh, generally used for trapping something.
  • Anything that has the appearance of such a device.
  • (by extension) A trap.
  • (geometry) Any set of polygons joined edge to edge that, when folded along the edges between adjoining polygons so that the outer edges touch, form a given polyhedron.
  • A system that interconnects a number of users, locations etc. allowing transport or communication between them.
  • (sports) A framework backed by a mesh, serving as the goal in hockey, soccer, lacrosse, etc.
  • (sports, tennis) A mesh stretched to divide the court in tennis, badminton, volleyball, etc.
  • (tennis, by extension) The area of the court close to the net (mesh stretched to divide the court).
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To catch by means of a net.
  • (transitive, figuratively) To catch in a trap, or by stratagem.
  • To enclose or cover with a net.
  • (transitive, soccer) To score (a goal).
  • (tennis) To hit the ball into the net.
  • To form a netting or network; to knit.
  • [Adjective]
  • (obsolete) Good, desirable; clean, decent, clear.
  • Free from extraneous substances; pure; unadulterated; neat.
  • Remaining after expenses or deductions.
  • Final; end.
  • [Adverb]
  • After expenses or deductions.

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