Net

See also: Appendix:Variations of "net"

English

Etymology 1

Alternative forms

• 'Net

Proper noun

the Net

1. (computing, informal) Clipping of Internet.

   The Web is just part of the Net.

Meronyms

• (Internet): Web, World Wide Web

Derived terms

• Clear Net
• Light Net
• Netflix
• netiquette
• netizen

Etymology 2

Shortening.

Proper noun

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 […]

Anagrams

• ent, -ent, ENT, Ent, ten, TEN, ent-

Dutch

Etymology

From net.

Pronunciation

• Audio:

  (file)

Proper noun

Net n

1. (astronomy) Reticulum

French

Etymology

Borrowed from English Net.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /nɛ/

Proper noun

Net m

1. (computing) the Net

   Synonym: Internet