Meaning & use
net
Remaining after all relevant deductions, such as taxes or expenses, have been made.
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Her net pay was much lower than her salary after taxes and insurance.
The company reported a net profit of two million dollars for the year.
A note on using this word
Contrasts directly with "gross," which refers to the total amount before any deductions are subtracted.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A mesh material or object made of it, used especially to catch, contain, or protect.
The fisherman mended a hole in his net before heading out to sea.
3. verb
To catch something with a net, or to gain a certain amount as clear profit.
The sale of the old house netted them a tidy profit.
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