انگریزی

net

gb/nˈɛt/ us/nˈɛt/
A2 انگریزی
~ 2500
معانی
0 معانی
اسم A2 entity
1

Mesh for catching things

A piece of material with holes, used to catch or stop something.

استعمال کا انداز: a net for [something]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'net' with 'web', which is made by spiders.
ہم معنی الفاظ
mesh (Refers broadly to material with an open-weave structure, not always used for catching.)
متضاد الفاظ
solid barrier (Blocks without holes and does not allow passage through.)
لفظی تراکیب
fishing net |safety net |tennis net |net trap
موضوعات
sports |fishing |daily life |daily_life
مثالیں
  • The fisherman pulled a large tuna from his net.
  • She hit the tennis ball into the net.
  • A safety net was placed under the tightrope walker.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The fish is in the net.
  • The ball hit the net.
  • The man uses a net to catch birds.
اسم B1 quantity
2

Amount after deductions

The money you get after paying taxes or costs.

استعمال کا انداز: net [amount]
عام غلطی:
Learners may confuse 'net' with 'gross', which means before deductions.
ہم معنی الفاظ
take-home pay (Refers specifically to salary after taxes and deductions.)
متضاد الفاظ
gross (Refers to the total amount before deductions.)
لفظی تراکیب
net income |net profit |net earnings |net worth
موضوعات
business |finance
مثالیں
  • Her net income is much lower than her gross salary.
  • The company's net profit rose by 10%.
  • After expenses, his net earnings were modest.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • My net pay is $500 a week.
  • The store made a net profit of $200.
  • Net income is after costs.
فعل A2 action
3

Catch using a net

To catch something with a net.

استعمال کا انداز: to net [something]
ہم معنی الفاظ
ensnare (More formal; can be literal or metaphorical.)
متضاد الفاظ
release (To set free after being caught.)
لفظی تراکیب
net a fish |net the ball |net the butterfly
موضوعات
sports |fishing |daily_life
مثالیں
  • He netted three trout during the fishing trip.
  • The goalie easily netted the ball.
  • They netted several butterflies for the study.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • He netted a big fish.
  • The player netted the ball.
  • She netted a bird in the garden.
فعل B1 action
4

Earn after deductions

To get an amount after costs or taxes are taken away.

استعمال کا انداز: to net [amount]
ہم معنی الفاظ
clear (Informal; means to earn after expenses.)
متضاد الفاظ
lose money (To have less money than before after expenses.)
لفظی تراکیب
net $1 million |net a profit |net a gain
موضوعات
business |finance
مثالیں
  • The film netted over $2 million in its first week.
  • She netted a tidy profit from the sale of her house.
  • After fees, he netted only $50.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • He netted $100 from the sale.
  • She netted a good profit.
  • They netted $500 after costs.
اسم B1 event
5

Goal or score in sports

A point in sports when the ball goes into the goal or basket.

ہم معنی الفاظ
goal (More specific to sports like soccer and hockey; 'net' can be more informal or poetic.)
متضاد الفاظ
miss (Failing to score.)
لفظی تراکیب
score a net |into the net
موضوعات
sports
مثالیں
  • He put the ball in the back of the net.
  • The shot found the net in the final minute.
  • She drove the puck into the net for the win.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • He kicked the ball into the net.
  • The puck went into the net.
  • She scored by hitting the ball into the net.
گرامر
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IPA
GB/nˈɛt/
US/nˈɛt/
ہجا بندی اور زور
net (1 ہجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (net)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
  • Base: net
  • Plural: net, nets
Verb
  • Base: net
  • 3rd Person Singular: nets
  • Present Participle: netting
  • Past: netted
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
nets noun netting verb netted verb
Related words
network noun B1
اہم نکات
  • Irregular present participle: netting Verb
  • Irregular past: netted Verb
عبارات

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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • Unemployment benefits act as a safety net for workers.
  • Having savings provides a safety net in tough times.

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