Internet Meaning
/ˈɪn.təˌnɛt/Definition, CEFR level A1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nameAlternative letter-case form of Internet (“the specific internet consisting of a global network of computers that communicate using Internet Protocol (IP) and that use Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) to identify the best paths to route those communications”).
nameAlternative letter-case form of Internet (“global community of individuals communicating via the Internet”).
Sentence Examples
It is easier to hit on people on the Internet than in the street.
The proliferation of Internet usage has given birth to a new generation of young people.
Most people use their phones to access the internet.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
To access websites and send emails, your computer must be connected to the ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company uses an ____ portal to share important news and documents with all its various employees.
Word Origin & History
The noun is a variant of Internet. The verb is derived from the noun.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The dirty secret of the internet is that all this distraction and interruption is immensely profitable. Web companies like to boast about "creating compelling content", or offering services that let you "stay up to date with what your friends are doing", "share the things you love with the world" and so on."
— 2013 June 21, Oliver Burkeman, “Conscious computing: How to take control of your life online”, in Alan Rusbridger, editor, The Guardian, London: Guardian News & Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 13 Mar 2022:
"He was able to do this because the internet, which had been publicly available since January 1983, enabled it."
— 2024 May 4, John Naughton, “The internet is in decline – it needs rewilding”, in The Guardian:
"In 2014, a hot dog entrepreneur, Laura Ustick, general manager of Superdawg in Chicago, Illinois, asked the internet to get behind her in support of the Emoji Hot Dog."
— 2015, Emojis: the secret behind the smile, page 41:
"On Friday, as the internet reacted to the video of Thomas getting arrested for walking in the street, the city rushed out a statement explaining what happened around noon last Wednesday."
— 2016, Star Tribune 2016-10-19, page 5:
"One of their most recognised challenges was posting a photo of an animal from their collection and challenging users to Photoshop that image into other paintings. @TheMERL gave the call to action and the internet answered."
— 2021, The Complete Guide to Digital Marketing for Museums, page 64:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
To access websites and send emails, your computer must be connected to the ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company uses an ____ portal to share important news and documents with all its various employees.