internet
gb/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt/ us/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt/
A2
Engleză
internet, internetkapcsolat, internetes, online
SUBSTANTIV
A2
1
internet
A1
Tipar de utilizare:
use/access [the internet]; on [the internet]
I looked up the recipe on the internet.
Kikerestem a receptet az interneten.
More people get their news from the internet than from newspapers.
Többen szerzik a híreiket az internetről, mint az újságokból.
The internet makes it easy to stay in touch with friends abroad.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I use the internet every day.
Mindennap használom az internetet.
There is no internet in this room.
Ebben a szobában nincs internet.
Greșeală frecventă:
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.
Sens
global network of connected computers
Colocații
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
Sinonime
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).)
|
online (Refers to being connected to or using the internet rather than the network itself.)
Antonime
offline (Not connected to the internet or not using it.)
Teme
technology
|communication
|media
|daily_life
Definiție
the world’s computer network that people use to go online
the worldwide system of connected computer networks that allows people and devices to communicate and share information
SUBSTANTIV
B1
2
internet
A1
Tipar de utilizare:
have/get [internet]; pay for [internet]; [internet] is down
We’re paying extra for faster internet.
Többet fizetünk a gyorsabb internetért.
The internet is down, so I can’t join the meeting.
Nem működik az internet, ezért nem tudok csatlakozni a megbeszéléshez.
This hotel offers free internet in every room.
Exemple pentru cursanți
My internet is slow today.
Ma lassú az internetem.
Do you have internet at home?
Van otthon interneted?
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may say *the internet is expensive* when they mean the service (internet access) rather than the worldwide network.
Sens
internet service or connection
Colocații
internet access
|internet connection
|high-speed internet
|fast internet
|reliable internet
|internet service
|internet provider
|internet is down
|internet outage
|mobile internet
Sinonime
internet access (More explicit; emphasizes the ability to connect.)
|
online access (Broader; can include access through apps or networks, not just the service itself.)
Antonime
no service (Indicates a lack of connection (especially on phones).)
|
disconnection (The state of being disconnected from the network.)
Teme
technology
|daily_life
|business
Definiție
a connection that lets you go online
a service that provides a connection to the internet, or the connection itself
B1
3
internetes
A2
online
A2
Tipar de utilizare:
internet + [noun]
Internet banking lets you manage your account from home.
Az internetes bankolással otthonról is kezelheted a bankszámládat.
The school has strict internet safety rules.
Az iskolának szigorú internetbiztonsági szabályai vannak.
They run an internet business selling handmade goods.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I do internet shopping on weekends.
Hétvégente online szoktam vásárolni.
Greșeală frecventă:
This is usually an attributive use (before a noun) in English: internet shopping, internet safety.
Sens
relating to online activity
Colocații
internet shopping
|internet banking
|internet search
|internet safety
|internet advertising
|internet company
|internet culture
|internet privacy
|internet password
|internet forums
Sinonime
online (More general and very common; can be used predicatively (e.g., The store is online).)
|
web-based (Often used for services or software delivered through a browser.)
|
digital (Broader; includes non-internet technology as well.)
Antonime
offline (Not using the internet or not available on the internet.)
Teme
technology
|communication
|business
Definiție
using the internet; online
connected with the internet, or done using the internet, especially when used before a noun
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
internet
IPA
GB/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt/
US/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt/
Silabe și accent
in - ter - net (3 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: internet
- Plural: internets
Familie de cuvinte
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
Expresii
break the internet
1/bɹˈeɪk ðə ˈɪntɚnˌɛt/
idiom
informal
cause huge online attention
to become so popular online that everyone talks about it
Exemple
- 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
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- I browse the internet after work.
internet access
1/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt ˈæksˌɛs/
fixed phrase
ability to connect online
being able to use the internet
Exemple
- Guests get free internet access in the lobby.
- Some rural areas still have limited internet access.
- The library provides internet access for job applications.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- This café has internet access.
internet banking
1/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt bˈæŋkɪŋ/
fixed phrase
manage money through a bank website
banking online
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- I do internet banking on my phone.
internet café
1/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt kəf/
fixed phrase
public place to use computers online
a place where you pay to use computers and the internet
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- I went to an internet café.
internet connection
1/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt kənˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
link that lets you go online
a connection that lets a device go online
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- My internet connection is slow.
internet service provider
1/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt sˈɚvɪs pɹəvˈaɪdɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Company giving internet access
A company that gives people access to the internet.
Exemple
- 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
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- Our internet service provider is expensive.
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
Exemple
- 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.