net

noun B1 Neutral

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Meaning

A net is a piece of material made of threads that is used for catching things like fish or for holding items together.

💡 Be careful not to confuse "net" with "netted," which means to catch something using a net.

Example Sentences

Do you know how to fix a broken net ?

I caught a big fish with my new fishing net .

I caught a fish with the net at the lake .

The net did not catch any fish today .

Word in Context

Tom was cleaning his small fishing net by the river . He found some leaves and pieces of plastic in the net and threw them away . After he washed the net , he let it dry on a rock and sat to drink his tea . If the weather is good tomorrow , he will go fishing early and hope to catch a few fish .

Common Phrases

fishing net net bag net profit

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