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Internet
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internet
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Simple meaning
What does Internet mean?
The internet is a network people use to go online.
Dictionary definition
a worldwide network that connects computers and lets people share information online.
Example sentences
Internet in a sentence
easy
We used the internet to research animal facts.
medium
A strong password helps keep internet accounts safer.
hard
Students should check whether internet sources are reliable before using them.
Synonyms
Words like Internet
webA common word for online pages and services.
online networkA plain phrase for connected internet systems.
cyberspaceA broader word for the online world.
Antonyms
Opposite words
offlineNot connected to the internet.
paper copyA physical copy instead of an online one.
local fileA file stored on one device rather than online.
Word family
Internet word family
Base word
internet
noun
internet
Base form.
adjective
online
Connected to or available through the internet.
noun
website
A place on the internet with pages of information.
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Quick practice
Try Internet
Practice 1
What is the internet?
The internet connects devices and lets people share information online.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses internet correctly?
This sentence describes using an online network to find information.
Practice 3
Which word is a common contrast for internet?
Offline means not connected to the internet.
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