American Dictionary
Definition the internet in American English
the internet
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
[singular]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈɪntərˌnet/
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millions of computers linked together in a network that allows people all over the world to exchange information. The internet is often simply called the Net.
Example
Students should be encouraged to use the internet as a resource.
Example
It's almost impossible to police material sent over the internet.
