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English meaning

  • decorous adj Behaving in a way that is proper, polite and fits what is expected on the occasion.
  • geta noun A traditional Japanese wooden sandal raised on two supports, traditionally worn with a kimono.
  • grid noun A pattern of evenly spaced lines crossing to form squares, such as on graph paper or a map.
  • just adj Fair, morally right, and reasonable.
  • mesh noun Material made of crossed strands with regular small gaps between them, like a net or screen.
  • neat adj Tidy and orderly; clean in appearance.
  • net noun A mesh of woven cord, string, or rope used for catching or trapping things, or as a barrier.
  • only adj Being the single one of its kind; sole.
  • proper adj Right, fitting, or appropriate for a given purpose or situation.
  • tidy adj Neatly arranged; not messy or cluttered.
  • web noun A network of fine threads spun by a spider to catch prey.

Senses

net is used for these senses in English:

  • comme il faut Proper; in keeping with etiquette or social standards.
  • decorous Marked by behaviour, manners, etc., regarded as proper, tasteful, and in accordance with accepted standards; becoming, seemly.
  • geta (game of go) A technique for capturing stones by enclosing them in a “net” preventing them from escaping in any direction.
  • grid A system for delivery of electricity, consisting of various substations, transformers and generators, connected by wire.
  • just Only, simply, merely.
  • just Moments ago, only very recently.
  • just now (set phrase) Very close to the present moment; just a moment ago.
  • mesh A structure made of connected strands of metal, fiber, or other flexible/ductile material, with evenly spaced openings between them.

decorous — full definition

  1. adj Behaving in a way that is proper, polite and fits what is expected on the occasion.
  2. adj Fitting and right for the situation.
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