net
gb/nˈɛt/ us/nˈɛt/
A2
English
~ 2500
háló, nettó, nettó összeg, hálóval megfog, hálóval kifog, tisztán hoz, tisztán keres, gól, kosár
NOUN
A2
1
háló
A2
Usage pattern:
a net for [something]
The fisherman pulled a large tuna from his net.
A halász egy nagy tonhalat húzott ki a hálójából.
She hit the tennis ball into the net.
A teniszlabdát a hálóba ütötte.
A safety net was placed under the tightrope walker.
Learner examples
The fish is in the net.
A hal a hálóban van.
The ball hit the net.
A labda eltalálta a hálót.
The man uses a net to catch birds.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'net' with 'web', which is made by spiders.
Meaning
Mesh for catching things
Collocations
fishing net
|safety net
|tennis net
|net trap
Synonyms
mesh (Refers broadly to material with an open-weave structure, not always used for catching.)
Antonyms
solid barrier (Blocks without holes and does not allow passage through.)
Themes
sports
|fishing
|daily life
|daily_life
Definition
A piece of material with holes, used to catch or stop something.
A piece of material made of threads or cords woven together with open spaces, used for catching, holding, or blocking things.
NOUN
B1
2
nettó
B1
nettó összeg
B1
Usage pattern:
net [amount]
Her net income is much lower than her gross salary.
A nettó jövedelme sokkal alacsonyabb, mint a bruttó fizetése.
The company's net profit rose by 10%.
A vállalat nettó nyeresége 10%-kal nőtt.
After expenses, his net earnings were modest.
Learner examples
My net pay is $500 a week.
A heti nettó fizetésem 500 dollár.
The store made a net profit of $200.
Az üzlet 200 dollár nettó nyereséget ért el.
Net income is after costs.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'net' with 'gross', which means before deductions.
Meaning
Amount after deductions
Collocations
net income
|net profit
|net earnings
|net worth
Synonyms
take-home pay (Refers specifically to salary after taxes and deductions.)
Antonyms
gross (Refers to the total amount before deductions.)
Themes
business
|finance
Definition
The money you get after paying taxes or costs.
The final amount of money or quantity remaining after all costs, taxes, or other deductions have been subtracted.
VERB
A2
3
Usage pattern:
to net [something]
He netted three trout during the fishing trip.
A horgásztúra során három pisztrángot fogott ki hálóval.
The goalie easily netted the ball.
A kapus könnyedén elkapta a labdát a hálójával.
They netted several butterflies for the study.
Learner examples
He netted a big fish.
Egy nagy halat fogott hálóval.
The player netted the ball.
A játékos elkapta a labdát a hálóval.
She netted a bird in the garden.
Meaning
Catch using a net
Collocations
net a fish
|net the ball
|net the butterfly
Synonyms
ensnare (More formal; can be literal or metaphorical.)
Antonyms
release (To set free after being caught.)
Themes
sports
|fishing
|daily_life
Definition
To catch something with a net.
To catch or trap something by using a net.
VERB
B1
4
tisztán hoz
B2
Usage pattern:
to net [amount]
The film netted over $2 million in its first week.
A film az első hetében tisztán több mint 2 millió dollárt hozott.
She netted a tidy profit from the sale of her house.
A háza eladásán tisztán szép hasznot keresett.
After fees, he netted only $50.
Learner examples
He netted $100 from the sale.
Tisztán 100 dollárt keresett az eladáson.
She netted a good profit.
Szép nettó nyereséget ért el.
They netted $500 after costs.
Meaning
Earn after deductions
Collocations
net $1 million
|net a profit
|net a gain
Synonyms
clear (Informal; means to earn after expenses.)
Antonyms
lose money (To have less money than before after expenses.)
Themes
business
|finance
Definition
To get an amount after costs or taxes are taken away.
To obtain or earn a certain amount as a final result after subtracting costs or expenses.
NOUN
B1
5
He put the ball in the back of the net.
A hálóba juttatta a labdát.
The shot found the net in the final minute.
A lövés az utolsó percben a hálóban kötött ki.
She drove the puck into the net for the win.
Learner examples
He kicked the ball into the net.
A hálóba rúgta a labdát.
The puck went into the net.
A korong a hálóba került.
She scored by hitting the ball into the net.
Meaning
Goal or score in sports
Collocations
score a net
|into the net
Synonyms
goal (More specific to sports like soccer and hockey; 'net' can be more informal or poetic.)
Antonyms
miss (Failing to score.)
Themes
sports
Definition
A point in sports when the ball goes into the goal or basket.
A goal or point scored in sports such as soccer, basketball, or hockey when the ball passes into the area covered by a net.
Grammar
Dictionary form
net
IPA
GB/nˈɛt/
US/nˈɛt/
Syllables & stress
net (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (net)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: net
- Plural: net, nets
Verb
- Base: net
- 3rd Person Singular: nets
- Present Participle: netting
- Past: netted
Word family
Forms
nets
noun
netting
verb
netted
verb
Related words
network
noun B1
Highlights
- Irregular present participle: netting Verb
- Irregular past: netted Verb
Expressions
cast a wide net
1/kˈæst ə wˈaɪd nˈɛt/
idiom
Try many options or targets
To try to include many different people or things when looking for something.
Examples
- When hiring new staff, they cast a wide net to find talent.
- We need to cast a wide net in our search for investors.
internet (the Net)
1/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt ðə nˈɛt/
fixed phrase
Global computer network (Internet)
A system that connects computers worldwide so people can share information and communicate.
Examples
- I found this recipe on the Net.
- The Net has changed how we shop and work.
net worth
1/nˈɛt wˈɚθ/
fixed phrase
Value of assets minus debts
The total value of what someone owns after taking away what they owe.
Examples
- Her net worth is estimated at $5 million.
- He increased his net worth by investing wisely.
safety net
1/sˈeɪfti nˈɛt/
fixed phrase
Protection from harm or failure
Something that helps you if you have problems or fail.
Examples
- Unemployment benefits act as a safety net for workers.
- Having savings provides a safety net in tough times.