The difference between Net and Network

When used as nouns, net means a mesh of string, cord or rope, whereas network means a fabric or structure of fibrous elements attached to each other at regular intervals.

When used as verbs, net means to catch by means of a net, whereas network means to interact socially for the purpose of getting connections or personal advancement.


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 Net and Network

  1. Net as a noun:

    A mesh of string, cord or rope.

    Examples:

    "a net for the hair; a mosquito net; a tennis net'"

  2. Net as a noun:

    A device made from such mesh, used for catching fish, butterflies, etc.

  3. Net as a noun:

    A device made from such mesh, generally used for trapping something.

  4. Net as a noun:

    Anything that has the appearance of such a device.

    Examples:

    "Petri net'"

  5. Net as a noun (by extension):

    A trap.

    Examples:

    "caught in the prosecuting attorney's net'"

  6. 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.

  7. 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"

  8. 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."

  9. Net as a noun (sports, tennis):

    A mesh stretched to divide the court in tennis, badminton, volleyball, etc.

  10. Net as a noun (tennis, by extension):

    The area of the court close to the net (mesh stretched to divide the court).

  1. Net as a verb (transitive):

    To catch by means of a net.

  2. Net as a verb (transitive, figuratively):

    To catch in a trap, or by stratagem.

  3. Net as a verb:

    To enclose or cover with a net.

    Examples:

    "to net a tree"

  4. Net as a verb (transitive, football):

    To score (a goal).

    Examples:

    "Evans netted the winner in the 80th minute."

  5. Net as a verb (tennis):

    To hit the ball into the net.

  6. Net as a verb:

    To form network or netting; to knit.

  1. Net as an adjective (obsolete):

    Good, desirable; clean, decent, clear.

  2. Net as an adjective:

    Free from extraneous substances; pure; unadulterated; neat.

    Examples:

    "net wine"

  3. Net as an adjective:

    Remaining after expenses or deductions.

    Examples:

    "net profit''; ''net weight"

  4. Net as an adjective:

    Final; end.

    Examples:

    "net result''; ''net conclusion"

  1. Net as an adverb:

    After expenses or deductions.

    Examples:

    "You'll have $5000 net."

  1. Net as a noun:

    The amount remaining after expenses are deducted; profit.

  1. Net as a verb (transitive):

    To receive as profit.

    Examples:

    "The company nets $30 on every sale."

  2. Net as a verb (transitive):

    To yield as profit for.

    Examples:

    "The scam netted the criminals $30,000."

  3. Net as a verb:

    To fully hedge a position.

    Examples:

    "Every party is netting their position with a counter-party"

  1. Network as a noun:

    A fabric or structure of fibrous elements attached to each other at regular intervals.

  2. Network as a noun:

    Any interconnected group or system

    Examples:

    "A network of roads crisscrossed the country."

  3. Network as a noun:

    A directory of people maintained for their advancement

    Examples:

    "To get a job in today's economy, it is important to have a strong network."

  4. Network as a noun (broadcasting):

    A group of affiliated television stations that broadcast common programs from a parent company.

  5. Network as a noun (computing, Internet):

    Multiple computers and other devices connected together to share information

    Examples:

    "The copy machine is connected to the network so it can now serve as a printer."

  1. Network as a verb (intransitive):

    To interact socially for the purpose of getting connections or personal advancement.

    Examples:

    "Many people find it worthwhile to network for jobs and information."

  2. Network as a verb (transitive):

    To connect two or more computers or other computerized devices.

    Examples:

    "If we network his machine to the server, he will be able to see all the files."

  3. Network as a verb (transitive):

    To interconnect a group or system.