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in·ter·net [or] In·ter·net

internet [or] Internet

pronunciation:: In tr net
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part of speech:	noun
definition 1:	The internet is a system of many, many computers all over the world that are linked together. When you link to the internet on your own computer, you can do things like send messages, watch videos, and get information very fast. 互联网 Simone uses the internet to learn about different things for school assignments, but she also uses it to find music to listen to.
definition 2:	When we say "my internet," we mean the connection that our own computer has to the internet, or a service that allows us to get on the internet. My internet is very slow today. Things are taking a long time to load.My dad said we won't have internet up at the cabin, so we should bring along some books.

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	conventionally associated with the Internet
	network
	some accessories for the Internet
	computer, keyboard, monitor, mouse
	some actions with the Internet
	download, e-mail, find, search
	some parts of the Internet
	link, Web site

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The word internet contains the following part:

inter- Latin prefix that means between, among

Example words:

interact, interactive, intercept, interfere, intermediate, intermission, international, internet, interpret, interrogate, interrupt, intersect, intersection, interstate

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