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- pronunciation:
- net
- parts of speech:
- adjective, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
relating to what money is left after subtracting taxes and other costs.
The company's net income was small last year because its expenses were high.- similar words:
- earnings
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| definition 2: |
what remains after a certain amount is subtracted.
To find the net weight of a can of soup, you must subtract the weight of the can from the weight of the soup and the can combined. |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
nets, netting, netted |
| definition: |
to result in or get as net profit.
That horror movie netted millions of dollars.- similar words:
- earn, gain, make, pocket, realize
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| related words: |
yield |
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