internet

UK
/ˈɪn.tə.net/
US
/ˈɪn.tɚ.net/
internetnoun
internets
pl
Translations
The internet is a vast network of information.
Интернет - это огромная сеть информации.
Definitions
A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols.
The internet has revolutionized the way we access information and communicate with each other.
Any system of interconnected computer networks; the global Internet or a large private network.
Company intranets can behave like smaller internets within an organisation.
Synonyms
information superhighway
internetproper noun
Definitions
The global system of interconnected computer networks that uses the Internet protocol suite to link devices worldwide; the Internet.
The Internet transformed global communication in the late 20th century.
internetadjective
UK
/ˈɪn.tə.net/
US
/ˈɪn.tɚ.net/
Used attributively, e.g. “internet marketing”, to describe things relating to the Internet.
Definitions
Relating to or carried out through the Internet.
She runs an internet business from home.
internetverb
internetted
Past Simple
internetted
Past Participle
internetting
Gerund
Informal verb meaning to use or connect via the Internet.
Definitions
To use or access the Internet.
They internetted for hours looking up old articles.
Synonyms
share online
publish online
post online
browse (the web)
surf (the web)
log onto
log on
connect (to the internet)
get online
go online