nett

[net]

nett Definition

• 1. remaining after expenses or deductions have been made; clear profit
• 2. a barrier or meshwork of interlaced threads, fibers, or the like

Using nett: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nett" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The nett profit for the year was $10 million.

• Example

  The fish got caught in the nett.

• Example

  After all the expenses were paid, the nett amount was $500.

• Example

  The nett effect of the new policy was to reduce costs.

nett Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nett

• profit
• gain
• yield
• mesh
• web

Antonyms for nett

• loss
• deficit
• debt
• hole

Phrases with nett

• nett weight

  the weight of a product without its packaging

  Example

  The nett weight of the package is 1 kg.

• safety nett

  a system or measure that provides security against financial hardship or unemployment

  Example

  The government has established a safety nett for those who lost their jobs due to the pandemic.

• nett income

  the income of an individual or company after taxes and other deductions have been made

  Example

  Her nett income is $50,000 per year.

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Summary: nett in Brief

'Nett' [net] refers to the remaining amount after expenses or deductions have been made, such as 'The nett profit for the year was $10 million.' It can also mean a barrier or meshwork of interlaced threads, fibers, or the like, as in 'The fish got caught in the nett.' Other phrases include 'nett weight,' which means the weight of a product without its packaging, and 'safety nett,' which refers to a system or measure that provides security against financial hardship or unemployment.