net: meaning and words from its letters
3 letters · 3 letter points · starts with N · ends with T
Meaning of net
noun
A mesh of string, cord or rope.
Example: a hairnet; a mosquito net; a tennis net
A device made from such mesh, used for catching fish, butterflies, etc.
A device made from such mesh, generally used for trapping something.
Anything that has the appearance of such a device.
Example: Petri net
Listed forms: nets.
Source: Wiktionary — net.
verb
- transitive
To catch by means of a net.
- figuratively, transitive
To catch in a trap, or by stratagem.
To enclose or cover with a net.
Example: Net the cherry trees to keep birds out.
- transitive
To score (a goal).
Example: Evans netted the winner in the 80th minute.
Listed forms: nets, netting, netted.
Source: Wiktionary — net.
adj
- not-comparable
Free from extraneous substances; pure; unadulterated; neat.
Example: net wine
- not-comparable
Remaining after expenses or deductions.
Example: net profit; net weight
- not-comparable
Final; end.
Example: net result; net conclusion
- not-comparable, obsolete
Good, desirable; clean, decent, clear.
Listed forms: nett.
Source: Wiktionary — net.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
Words are grouped by sense, so they are not necessarily interchangeable in every context. Search synonyms for net.
adjective
remaining after all deductions
- nett
adjective
conclusive in a process or progression
noun
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
noun
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is net in our word lists?
| Word list | Status |
|---|---|
| American English | Found |
| British English | Found |
| Extended English | Found |
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Letter-value score of net
N(1) + E(1) + T(1) = 3 points.
This is a sum of letter values without board bonuses or word multipliers. A blank tile is worth zero: subtract the value of each letter supplied by a blank. The score does not establish game validity. Full letter-value table.
Anagrams of net
1 other standard-list word uses exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
Shorter words from net
3 shorter standard-list words can be made using no letter more often than it occurs in net. Showing up to 24, longest first.