nets
noun · verb
Form of net , plural of net.
Simple meaning
The amount remaining after expenses or other kinds of deductions are subtracted.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
nehtsIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈnɛts
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
plural of net
The amount remaining after expenses or other kinds of deductions are subtracted.
plural of net
An open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
plural of net
A mesh of string, cord or rope.
plural of net
A device made from such mesh, generally used for trapping something.
verb
third-person singular of nettransitivesoccer
To score (a goal).
third-person singular of net
To catch by means of a net.
third-person singular of net
To catch in a trap, or by stratagem.
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This meaning: The amount remaining after expenses or other kinds of deductions are subtracted.
Used this way, nets is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
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- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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