internet

CEFRA1

/ˈɪn.təˌnɛt/

noun · name

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A worldwide system connecting computers and sharing information.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Internet access or connection; internet connectivity.

Examples

  • It is easier to hit on people on the Internet than in the street.

  • Most people use their phones to access the internet.

At a glance

Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈɪntəˌnɛt/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. Any set of computer networks that communicate using the Internet Protocol; an intranet.

name

Extra meanings

  1. Alternative 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”).

  2. Alternative letter-case form of Internet (“global community of individuals communicating via the Internet”).

More examples

In context

  • The proliferation of Internet usage has given birth to a new generation of young people.

  • As soon as the trailer was released, the internet went nuts.

  • Do you have internet at your place? My internet is down and I want to check my email.

Synonyms

Quick test

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To access websites and send emails, your computer must be connected to the blank.

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Origin

noun

The noun is a variant of Internet. The verb is derived from the noun.