net — meaning in English
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English meaning
- decorous adj Marked by behaviour, manners, etc., regarded as proper, tasteful, and in accordance with accepted standards; becoming, seemly.
- 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
- adj Marked by behaviour, manners, etc., regarded as proper, tasteful, and in accordance with accepted standards; becoming, seemly.
- adj Appropriate, suitable.