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- pronunciation:
- net
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A net is something that is made of strings that are very strong, and between the strings are many open spaces. Nets come in different sizes and shapes, and they are used for many different things. You see them especially in sports and in fishing.
Tara is trying to learn how to play tennis, but she still has trouble hitting the ball over the net.People who work in the cafeteria have to wear nets over their hair because nobody likes to find other people's hair in their food!
- similar words:
- mesh
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| definition 2: |
A thing with a long handle attached to a net is also called a "net." This kind of net is used for catching things like butterflies or getting a fish out of the water.
We have a long net that we use to try to catch butterflies. When we catch them, we hold them in the net to look at them. Then we let them go free again.
- similar words:
- mesh
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| related words: |
trap |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
nets, netting, netted |
| definition: |
When you net a fish, you catch it with a net.
Naomi netted the butterfly and then set it free.- similar words:
- trap
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| related words: |
catch |
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