web

[wɛb]

web Definition

  • 1a network of fine threads constructed by spiders, insects, or other animals
  • 2a complex system of interconnected things
  • 3a structure in the form of a woven net, typically one erected on poles as a barrier or for support

Using web: Examples

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

  • Example

    The spider spun a web to catch its prey.

  • Example

    The internet is a vast web of information.

  • Example

    The tennis court was surrounded by a web of wire mesh.

web Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with web

  • an information system on the internet that allows documents to be connected to other documents by hypertext links

    Example

    The World Wide Web has revolutionized the way we access and share information.

  • spider's web

    a web spun by a spider to catch its prey

    Example

    The dew on the spider's web sparkled in the morning sun.

  • a complex and tangled set of falsehoods

    Example

    The politician's web of lies was eventually exposed by the media.

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Summary: web in Brief

The term 'web' [wɛb] refers to a network of fine threads constructed by spiders or insects, or a complex system of interconnected things. It can also refer to a structure in the form of a woven net, exemplified by 'The tennis court was surrounded by a web of wire mesh.' 'Web' extends into phrases like 'world wide web,' and 'web of lies,' denoting a complex information system and a tangled set of falsehoods, respectively.

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