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Something that causes one to be trapped or caught
“A lie begets a lie, and before the child knows it, he is caught in a net of lies that can overwhelm him.”
A fabric or material consisting of crisscrossing threads or strands
“Another variation to try is to place a thin voile net over the window.”
An organized and interconnected group, system or pattern
“In 1993, the economic regions were creating a net of private farms.”
An intricate or convoluted structure, pattern or arrangement
“The film consists of a convoluted net of references that trap the narrative and its main character in a representational mess.”
The amount (of money) remaining after expenses or deductions
“If you borrowed $50,000, you would have to earn a net of $103,000 to retire the debt.”
The central aspect of something an argument or consideration
An amount of fish caught
(fishing) A net dragged across the bottom of a body of water
The total, aggregate or sum of a given material or objects
Extensive electronic network
Net worn on the head
The heaviness of an object, substance, or person
Basketball goal
A barrier, railing, or other upright structure, typically of wood or wire, enclosing an area of ground to prevent or control access or escape
A person or corporation's available money
To capture, especially with a trap or a net
“She had made such detailed plans to net her prey, only to find the plans were unnecessary as he had no intention of putting up a struggle.”
To earn or gain, especially as an income or profit
“The pair would net tens of millions of dollars in profit from the sale of their stake in the company.”
To come into possession of
To yield or produce as a result of an investment of money, time or effort
Deprive of freedom of action
Catch or try to catch fish, typically by using a net or hook and line
To proceed or turn out in a specified way
(of profit or earnings) Remaining after the deduction of tax or other contributions
“We can see that Mr. Bunn's business has ended the year with a small net profit.”
Being generally the case after all factors have been taken into account
“That appears to be the net consensus of many investigators.”
Being finally the case after all factors have been taken into account
“The net effect of these factors is the accumulation of a large foreign debt by these countries.”
Remaining after the greater part or quantity has gone
Made of lace or decorated with it
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