Net

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English

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Etymology 1

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Proper noun

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the Net

  1. (computing, informal) The Internet.
    The Web is just part of the Net.
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Etymology 2

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Shortening.

Proper noun

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Net

  1. A nickname for someone named Jeannette (or any of its alternative forms).
    • 2014 October 7, Tyra Garlington, The Memory Box, Xlibris Corporation, →ISBN:
      Grandmother used my full middle name when she was talking about me. “Net's, short for Jeannette, baby,” Grandmother proudly answered each time. They all knew who Net was. “Net's gone back to Cincinnati,” she added.
    • 2022 August 9, Jennette McCurdy, I'm Glad My Mom Died, Simon and Schuster, →ISBN, page 11:
      But it's a sacrifice I'm willing to make for you, Net. 'Cuz I'm not like my parents. I want what's best for you. Always. You know that, right?” “Yeah.” Mom pauses the way she does before she's about to say something she thinks is a part []

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From net.

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  • Audio:(file)

Proper noun

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Net n

  1. (astronomy) Reticulum

French

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Etymology

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Borrowed from English Net.

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Net m

  1. (computing) the Net
    Synonym: Internet