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nets

Pronunciation: [nɛts]

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Learn how to use nets in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “sports”

(noun) nets are strong pieces of material with many holes in them, used in games like basketball or soccer. They help catch balls or show when a goal has been scored.

Example

The soccer player scored a goal by kicking the ball into the net.

Example

The ball missed the net and went out of bounds.

Example

Did the basketball go through the net?

Context: “fishing”

(noun) nets are tools made of strong material with holes that fishermen use to catch fish or other sea animals. They allow the fishermen to gather many fish at once.

Example

The fisherman used his net to catch a big load of fish today.

Example

The net didn't catch any fish during our last trip.

Example

What kind of net do you use for fishing?

Context: “capture”

(verb) to catch something or someone using a net. It can mean you want to trap an animal or even catch an idea.

Example

They netted several fish during their trip to the lake.

Example

She did not net any butterflies because she was too slow.

Example

Are you trying to net anything special for your school project?

How to pronounce nets

Pronunciation: [nɛts]

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