internet
gb/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt/ us/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt/
A2
Angličtina
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Podstatné jméno
A2
entity
1
global network of connected computers
the world’s computer network that people use to go online
Vzorec užití:
use/access [the internet]; on [the internet]
Častá chyba:
Learners often confuse the internet (the network) with the Web (websites and pages that use the internet). Capitalization varies in modern English; both Internet and internet are used.
Synonyma
the Net (Common informal nickname for the internet.)
|
the web (Often used casually as a synonym, but more strictly refers to websites (the World Wide Web).)
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online (Refers to being connected to or using the internet rather than the network itself.)
Antonyma
offline (Not connected to the internet or not using it.)
Kolokace
use the internet
|access the internet
|go on the internet
|browse the internet
|on the internet
|the internet today
|internet users
|internet traffic
|internet safety
|the internet age
Témata
technology
|communication
|media
|daily_life
Příklady
- I looked up the recipe on the internet.
- More people get their news from the internet than from newspapers.
- The internet makes it easy to stay in touch with friends abroad.
Učební příklady
- I use the internet every day.
- There is no internet in this room.
Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
2
internet service or connection
a connection that lets you go online
Vzorec užití:
have/get [internet]; pay for [internet]; [internet] is down
Častá chyba:
Learners may say *the internet is expensive* when they mean the service (internet access) rather than the worldwide network.
Synonyma
internet access (More explicit; emphasizes the ability to connect.)
|
online access (Broader; can include access through apps or networks, not just the service itself.)
Antonyma
no service (Indicates a lack of connection (especially on phones).)
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disconnection (The state of being disconnected from the network.)
Kolokace
internet access
|internet connection
|high-speed internet
|fast internet
|reliable internet
|internet service
|internet provider
|internet is down
|internet outage
|mobile internet
Témata
technology
|daily_life
|business
Příklady
- We’re paying extra for faster internet.
- The internet is down, so I can’t join the meeting.
- This hotel offers free internet in every room.
Učební příklady
- My internet is slow today.
- Do you have internet at home?
adjective
B1
property
3
relating to online activity
using the internet; online
Vzorec užití:
internet + [noun]
Častá chyba:
This is usually an attributive use (before a noun) in English: internet shopping, internet safety.
Synonyma
online (More general and very common; can be used predicatively (e.g., The store is online).)
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web-based (Often used for services or software delivered through a browser.)
|
digital (Broader; includes non-internet technology as well.)
Antonyma
offline (Not using the internet or not available on the internet.)
Kolokace
internet shopping
|internet banking
|internet search
|internet safety
|internet advertising
|internet company
|internet culture
|internet privacy
|internet password
|internet forums
Témata
technology
|communication
|business
Příklady
- Internet banking lets you manage your account from home.
- The school has strict internet safety rules.
- They run an internet business selling handmade goods.
Učební příklady
- I do internet shopping on weekends.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
internet
IPA
GB/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt/
US/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
in - ter - net (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: internet
- Plural: internets
Příbuzná slova
Forms
internets
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
offline
adjective/adverb A2
disconnect
verb B1
Advanced or less common
connectivity
noun
intranet
noun B2
Výrazy
break the internet
1/bɹˈeɪk ðə ˈɪntɚnˌɛt/
idiom
informal
cause huge online attention
to become so popular online that everyone talks about it
Příklady
- The surprise trailer practically broke the internet.
- Her comeback post broke the internet within minutes.
- The meme was so popular people joked it would break the internet.
browse the internet
1/bɹˈaʊz ðə ˈɪntɚnˌɛt/
fixed phrase
look at websites casually
to look at websites for interest or information
Příklady
- I browsed the internet for cheap flights.
- She likes to browse the internet before bed.
- We browsed the internet looking for ideas for the party.
internet access
1/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt ˈæksˌɛs/
fixed phrase
ability to connect online
being able to use the internet
Příklady
- Guests get free internet access in the lobby.
- Some rural areas still have limited internet access.
- The library provides internet access for job applications.
internet banking
1/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt bˈæŋkɪŋ/
fixed phrase
manage money through a bank website
banking online
Příklady
- I use internet banking to pay my bills.
- You can set up a new payee through internet banking.
- The bank requires two-step verification for internet banking.
internet café
1/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt kəf/
fixed phrase
public place to use computers online
a place where you pay to use computers and the internet
Příklady
- We found an internet café to print our boarding passes.
- Before smartphones, many travelers used internet cafés to email home.
- The internet café charges by the hour.
internet connection
1/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt kənˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
link that lets you go online
a connection that lets a device go online
Příklady
- I don’t have an internet connection on this train.
- Check your internet connection and try again.
- The video kept buffering because my internet connection was weak.
internet service provider
1/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt sˈɚvɪs pɹəvˈaɪdɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Company giving internet access
A company that gives people access to the internet.
Příklady
- Our internet service provider upgraded our speed last week.
- You need to call your internet service provider to fix the connection.
internet service provider
1/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt sˈɚvɪs pɹəvˈaɪdɚ/
fixed phrase
company that sells internet access
a company you pay for internet
Příklady
- We switched internet service providers to get a faster plan.
- Call your internet service provider if the outage continues.
- Some internet service providers include a router with the contract.
the internet of things
1/ðə ˈɪntɚnˌɛt əv θˈɪŋz/
fixed phrase
technical
network of connected everyday devices
devices that connect to the internet and share data
Příklady
- Smart thermostats are part of the Internet of Things.
- Security is a major concern in the Internet of Things.
- Factories use the Internet of Things to monitor equipment in real time.