Cool MateNetwork
UK /["/ˈnetwɜːk/"]/US /["/ˈnetwɜːrk/"]/
Definition
a complicated system of roads, lines, tubes, nerves, etc. that are connected to each other and operate together
In simple words: A group of connected people or things.
Examples
- I need to connect my computer to the network for internet access.
- The network of friends I have is very supportive.
- He works in the computer network department of the company.
- They are trying to build a network of local businesses.
- Please make sure the network is secure before sharing information.
Usage notes
Use 'network' in professional or social contexts to talk about connections. Avoid in very casual conversations unless discussing friendships among acquaintances.
Grammar pattern
network + object
Memory hint
Think of a spider's web - it's interconnected like a network.
Collocations
- extensive
- large
- vast
- build up
- construct
- create
- infrastructure
- in a/the network
- through a/the network
- via a/the network
- strong
- supportive
- informal
- build up
- create
- form
- in a/the network
- network of
- computer
- cellphone
- communications
- install
- set up
- maintain
- administrator
- controller
- engineer
- across a/the network
- on a/the network
- over a/the network
- broadcast
- news
- radio
- news
- newscast
- show
- on a/the network
Synonyms
- connectivity
- association
- alliance
- system
- group
Antonyms
- isolation
- disconnection
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'net' referring to a fishing tool.
- Misusing 'network' as a verb when talking about relationships that aren't professional.
- Confusing 'network' with 'web' when describing online connections.