Net (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Remaining after all deductions; "net profit".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The company's net earnings were significantly lower than expected due to the high operating costs.
• After taxes and fees, the net income from the investment was much less than the initial return.
• The net result of the budget cuts was a significant reduction in the number of employees.
• The net gain from the sale of the property was used to pay off outstanding debts.
• The net effect of the new policy was a decrease in customer satisfaction ratings.

Synonyms

• Nett

Antonyms

• Gross

Meaning ²

Conclusive in a process or progression; "the final answer"; "a last resort"; "the net result".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Final
• Last