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Net (Verb)

Meaning 1

Yield as a net profit; "This sale netted me $1 million".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Synonyms

  • Clear

Hypernyms

  • Pay
  • Bear

Related Words

  • Net (noun)

Meaning 2

Construct or form a web, as if by weaving.

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

  • The spiders began to net intricate patterns across the windows to catch prey.
  • Skilled hands moved nimbly to net delicate lace for the wedding veil.
  • The caterpillars would net leaves together with silk threads for protection.
  • In her spare time, she would net beautiful, ethereal wall hangings from copper wire.
  • With nimble fingers, the elder began to net the delicate flower petals into an ornate garland.

Synonyms

  • Web

Hypernyms

  • Weave

Related Words

  • Netting (noun)
  • Net (noun)

Meaning 3

Catch with a net; "net a fish".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

  • Nett

Hypernyms

  • Grab
  • Take Hold Of

Related Words

  • Net (noun)

Meaning 4

Make as a net profit; "The company cleared $1 million".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Synonyms

  • Sack
  • Sack Up
  • Clear

Hypernyms

  • Benefit
  • Gain
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