internet
gb/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt/ us/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt/
A2
Αγγλικά
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
A2
entity
1
global network of connected computers
the world’s computer network that people use to go online
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
use/access [the internet]; on [the internet]
Συχνό λάθος:
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.
Συνώνυμα
the Net (Common informal nickname for the internet.)
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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.)
Αντώνυμα
offline (Not connected to the internet or not using it.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
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
Θέματα
technology
|communication
|media
|daily_life
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I use the internet every day.
- There is no internet in this room.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
2
internet service or connection
a connection that lets you go online
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
have/get [internet]; pay for [internet]; [internet] is down
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may say *the internet is expensive* when they mean the service (internet access) rather than the worldwide network.
Συνώνυμα
internet access (More explicit; emphasizes the ability to connect.)
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online access (Broader; can include access through apps or networks, not just the service itself.)
Αντώνυμα
no service (Indicates a lack of connection (especially on phones).)
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disconnection (The state of being disconnected from the network.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
internet access
|internet connection
|high-speed internet
|fast internet
|reliable internet
|internet service
|internet provider
|internet is down
|internet outage
|mobile internet
Θέματα
technology
|daily_life
|business
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- My internet is slow today.
- Do you have internet at home?
adjective
B1
property
3
relating to online activity
using the internet; online
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
internet + [noun]
Συχνό λάθος:
This is usually an attributive use (before a noun) in English: internet shopping, internet safety.
Συνώνυμα
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.)
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digital (Broader; includes non-internet technology as well.)
Αντώνυμα
offline (Not using the internet or not available on the internet.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
internet shopping
|internet banking
|internet search
|internet safety
|internet advertising
|internet company
|internet culture
|internet privacy
|internet password
|internet forums
Θέματα
technology
|communication
|business
Παραδείγματα
- Internet banking lets you manage your account from home.
- The school has strict internet safety rules.
- They run an internet business selling handmade goods.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I do internet shopping on weekends.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
internet
IPA
GB/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt/
US/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
in - ter - net (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: internet
- Plural: internets
Οικογένεια λέξεων
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
Εκφράσεις
break the internet
1/bɹˈeɪk ðə ˈɪntɚnˌɛt/
idiom
informal
cause huge online attention
to become so popular online that everyone talks about it
Παραδείγματα
- 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
Παραδείγματα
- 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
Παραδείγματα
- 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
Παραδείγματα
- 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
Παραδείγματα
- 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
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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
Παραδείγματα
- 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
Παραδείγματα
- 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.