Netted

Pronunciation: /ˈnɛtɪd/

Definitions of netted

verb past tense form of the verb 'net', which means to catch or secure something in a net

Example Sentences

A1 The fisherman netted a big catch of fish.

A2 She netted a profit of $100 from selling her handmade jewelry.

B1 The soccer player netted a goal in the final minutes of the game.

B2 The company netted a substantial amount of revenue from their latest product launch.

C1 The entrepreneur netted a significant profit from the sale of his tech startup.

C2 The actress netted a prestigious award for her performance in the film.

Examples of netted in a Sentence

formal The fisherman netted a large catch of tuna.

informal I netted a good deal on those shoes I bought online.

slang She netted a sweet gig playing at the local bar.

figurative Her hard work and dedication finally netted her the promotion she had been working towards.

Grammatical Forms of netted

• past tense: netted
• plural: netted
• comparative: more netted
• superlative: most netted
• present tense: net
• future tense: will net
• perfect tense: have netted
• continuous tense: is netting
• singular: nets
• positive degree: net
• infinitive: to net
• gerund: netting
• participle: netting

Origin and Evolution of netted

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'netted' originated from the Old English word 'nett' meaning a fabric made of threads woven or knotted together.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'netted' has retained its original meaning of being made into a net or network of threads, but has also expanded to describe anything that has a net-like appearance or structure.