The difference between Entrap and Net
When used as verbs, entrap means to catch in a trap or snare, whereas net means to catch by means of a net.
Net is also noun with the meaning: a mesh of string, cord or rope.
Net is also adverb with the meaning: after expenses or deductions.
Net is also adjective with the meaning: good, desirable.
check bellow for the other definitions of Entrap and Net
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Entrap as a verb (transitive):
To catch in a trap or snare.
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Entrap as a verb (transitive):
To lure (someone), either into a dangerous situation, or into performing an illegal act.
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Net as a noun:
A mesh of string, cord or rope.
Examples:
"a net for the hair; a mosquito net; a tennis net'"
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Net as a noun:
A device made from such mesh, used for catching fish, butterflies, etc.
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Net as a noun:
A device made from such mesh, generally used for trapping something.
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Net as a noun:
Anything that has the appearance of such a device.
Examples:
"Petri net'"
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Net as a noun (by extension):
A trap.
Examples:
"caught in the prosecuting attorney's net'"
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Net as a noun (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.
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Net as a noun (electronics):
A system that interconnects a number of users, locations etc. allowing transport or communication between them. A conductor that interconnects two or more component terminals.
Examples:
"a computer network; a road network; an electricity distribution network"
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Net as a noun (sports):
A framework backed by a mesh, serving as the goal in hockey, soccer, lacrosse, etc.
Examples:
"The striker headed the ball into the net to make it 1-0."
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Net as a noun (sports, tennis):
A mesh stretched to divide the court in tennis, badminton, volleyball, etc.
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Net as a noun (tennis, by extension):
The area of the court close to the net (mesh stretched to divide the court).
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Net as a verb (transitive):
To catch by means of a net.
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Net as a verb (transitive, figuratively):
To catch in a trap, or by stratagem.
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Net as a verb:
To enclose or cover with a net.
Examples:
"to net a tree"
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Net as a verb (transitive, football):
To score (a goal).
Examples:
"Evans netted the winner in the 80th minute."
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Net as a verb (tennis):
To hit the ball into the net.
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Net as a verb:
To form network or netting; to knit.
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Net as an adjective (obsolete):
Good, desirable; clean, decent, clear.
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Net as an adjective:
Free from extraneous substances; pure; unadulterated; neat.
Examples:
"net wine"
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Net as an adjective:
Remaining after expenses or deductions.
Examples:
"net profit''; ''net weight"
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Net as an adjective:
Final; end.
Examples:
"net result''; ''net conclusion"
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Net as an adverb:
After expenses or deductions.
Examples:
"You'll have $5000 net."
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Net as a noun:
The amount remaining after expenses are deducted; profit.
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Net as a verb (transitive):
To receive as profit.
Examples:
"The company nets $30 on every sale."
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Net as a verb (transitive):
To yield as profit for.
Examples:
"The scam netted the criminals $30,000."
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Net as a verb:
To fully hedge a position.
Examples:
"Every party is netting their position with a counter-party"