Net vs. Let
Netnoun
A mesh of string, cord or rope.
Netnoun
A device made from such mesh, used for catching fish, butterflies, etc.
Netnoun
A device made from such mesh, generally used for trapping something.
Netnoun
Anything that has the appearance of such a device.
Netnoun
(by extension) A trap.
Netnoun
(geometry) Of a polyhedron, any set of polygons joined edge to edge that, when folded along the edges between adjoining polygons so that the outer edges touch, form the polyhedron.
Netnoun
A system that interconnects a number of users, locations etc. allowing transport or communication between them.
Netnoun
(electronics) A conductor that interconnects two or more component terminals.
Netnoun
(sports) A framework backed by a mesh, serving as the goal in hockey, soccer, lacrosse, etc.
Netnoun
A mesh stretched to divide the court in tennis, badminton, volleyball, etc.
Netnoun
The area of the court close to the net (mesh stretched to divide the court).
Netnoun
The amount remaining after expenses are deducted; profit.
Netverb
(transitive) To catch by means of a net.
Netverb
To catch in a trap, or by stratagem.
Netverb
To enclose or cover with a net.
Netverb
To score (a goal).
Netverb
(tennis) To hit the ball into the net.
Netverb
To form network or netting; to knit.
Netverb
(transitive) To receive as profit.
Netverb
(transitive) To yield as profit for.
Netverb
To fully hedge a position.
Netadjective
(obsolete) Good, desirable; clean, decent, clear.
Netadjective
Free from extraneous substances; pure; unadulterated; neat.
Netadjective
Remaining after expenses or deductions.
Netadjective
Final; end.
Netadverb
After expenses or deductions.
Netnoun
A fabric of twine, thread, or the like, wrought or woven into meshes, and used for catching fish, birds, butterflies, etc.
Netnoun
Anything designed or fitted to entrap or catch; a snare; any device for catching and holding.
Netnoun
Anything wrought or woven in meshes; as, a net for the hair; a mosquito net; a tennis net.
Netnoun
A figure made up of a large number of straight lines or curves, which are connected at certain points and related to each other by some specified law.
Netnoun
A network.
Netnoun
The internet; - usually the net; as, I found it on the net.
Netverb
To make into a net; to make in the style of network; as, to net silk.
Netverb
To take in a net; to capture by stratagem or wile.
Netverb
To inclose or cover with a net; as, to net a tree.
Netverb
To form network or netting; to knit.
Netverb
To produce or gain as clear profit; as, he netted a thousand dollars by the operation.
Netadjective
Without spot; pure; shining.
Netadjective
Free from extraneous substances; pure; unadulterated; neat; as, net wine, etc.
Netadjective
Not including superfluous, incidental, or foreign matter, as boxes, coverings, wraps, etc.; free from charges, deductions, etc; as, net profit; net income; net weight, etc.
Netnoun
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
Netnoun
a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects
Netnoun
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
Netnoun
a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)
Netnoun
game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton
Netnoun
an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
Netverb
make as a net profit;
Netverb
yield as a net profit;
Netverb
construct or form a web, as if by weaving
Netverb
catch with a net;
Netadjective
remaining after all deductions;
Netadjective
conclusive in a process or progression;
Netnoun
a piece of open-meshed material made of twine, cord, or something similar, used typically for catching fish or other animals
Netnoun
a piece of net supported by a frame at the end of a handle, used for catching fish or insects.
Netnoun
the total amount of fish caught in one session or expedition
Netnoun
a structure consisting of a net supported on a frame, forming the goal in games such as soccer and hockey
Netnoun
a net supported on a cord between two posts to divide the playing area in tennis, badminton, volleyball, etc.
Netnoun
a strip of ground enclosed by a net, for batting and bowling practice
Netnoun
a safety net
Netnoun
a fine fabric with a very open weave
Netnoun
net curtains.
Netnoun
a means of catching someone; a trap
Netnoun
a means of selecting or securing someone or something
Netnoun
a communications or broadcasting network, especially of maritime radio
Netnoun
a network of interconnected computers
Netnoun
the Internet
Netverb
catch (a fish or other animal) with a net
Netverb
fish with nets in (a river)
Netverb
acquire or obtain in a skilful way
Netverb
(in sport) hit (a ball) into the net; score (a goal)
Netverb
cover with a net
Netverb
acquire (a sum of money) as clear profit
Netverb
return (profit or income) for (someone)
Netverb
exclude a non-net amount, such as tax, when making a calculation, in order to reduce the amount left to a net sum
Netadjective
(of an amount, value, or price) remaining after the deduction of tax or other contributions
Netadjective
(of a weight) excluding that of the packaging.
Netadjective
(of a score in golf) adjusted to take account of a player's handicap.
Netadjective
remaining after all factors have been taken into account; overall
Letverb
(transitive) To allow to, not to prevent to}}.
Letverb
(transitive) To leave.
Letverb
(transitive) To allow the release of (a fluid).
Letverb
(transitive) To allow possession of (a property etc.) in exchange for rent.
Letverb
(transitive) To give, grant, or assign, as a work, privilege, or contract; often with out.
Letverb
(transitive) Used to introduce an imperative in the first or third person.
Letverb
To cause + bare infinitive.
Letverb
(archaic) To hinder, prevent, impede, hamper, cumber; to obstruct (someone or something).
Letverb
(obsolete) To prevent someone from doing something; also to prevent something from happening.
Letverb
(obsolete) To tarry or delay.
Letnoun
The allowing of possession of a property etc. in exchange for rent.
Letnoun
An obstacle or hindrance.
Letnoun
(tennis) The hindrance caused by the net during serve, only if the ball falls legally.
Letverb
To retard; to hinder; to impede; to oppose.
Letverb
To leave; to relinquish; to abandon.
Letverb
To consider; to think; to esteem.
Letverb
To cause; to make; - used with the infinitive in the active form but in the passive sense; as, let make, i. e., cause to be made; let bring, i. e., cause to be brought.
Letverb
To permit; to allow; to suffer; - either affirmatively, by positive act, or negatively, by neglecting to restrain or prevent.
Letverb
To allow to be used or occupied for a compensation; to lease; to rent; to hire out; - often with out; as, to let a farm; to let a house; to let out horses.
Letverb
To give, grant, or assign, as a work, privilege, or contract; - often with out; as, to let the building of a bridge; to let out the lathing and the plastering.
Letverb
To forbear.
Letverb
To be let or leased; as, the farm lets for $500 a year. See note under Let, v. t.
Letnoun
A retarding; hindrance; obstacle; impediment; delay; - common in the phrase without let or hindrance, but elsewhere archaic.
Letnoun
A stroke in which a ball touches the top of the net in passing over.
Letnoun
the most brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India;
Letnoun
a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again
Letverb
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen;
Letverb
actively cause something to happen;
Letverb
consent to, give permission;
Letverb
cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition;
Letverb
leave unchanged;
Letverb
grant use or occupation of under a term of contract;
