net

net

noun

An open-meshed fabric made of string or wire, used for catching or as a barrier.

"The fisherman mended a hole in his net."

adjective

Remaining after all necessary deductions, such as tax or expenses.

"The net price includes all discounts."

noun

The final amount remaining after all deductions or expenses.

"What is your net income after tax?"

verb

To catch or trap something, especially fish or a ball, using a net.

"The striker managed to net the winning goal."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: lucre, profit, profits, net income, earnings, net profit, web, nett, sack up, clear, sack, final

Antonyms: gross