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Internet

UK /["/ˈɪntənet/"]/US /["/ˈɪntərnet/"]/

Definition

an international computer network connecting other networks and computers that allows people to share information around the world

In simple words: A worldwide system of connected computers that communicate with each other.

Examples

  • I found a lot of useful information on the Internet.
  • The Internet connects people all around the world.
  • He spends hours every day browsing the Internet.
  • Many businesses now rely on the Internet for sales.
  • You can learn to cook by watching videos on the Internet.

Usage notes

Use 'internet' when referring to the global network of computers. Avoid using in very formal contexts; instead, use 'the internet' or 'the World Wide Web' for clarity.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'inter' as in 'international' and 'net' as in 'network'. The internet is a network connecting the world.

Collocations

  • wireless
  • broadband
  • high-speed
  • access
  • go on
  • navigate
  • site
  • website
  • gateway
  • on the Internet
  • over the Internet

Synonyms

  • web
  • cyberspace
  • online
  • net
  • network

Antonyms

  • offline
  • disconnection

Common mistakes

  • Capitalizing 'internet' when it should be lowercase.
  • Confusing 'internet' with 'intranet', which is a private network.
  • Using 'internet' as a countable noun (e.g., 'two internets').