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internet

 

[ หˆษชntษ™rnษ›t ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

communication

The internet is a global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols.

Synonyms

cyberspace, net, web

Examples of usage

  • I use the internet to search for information.
  • The internet has revolutionized the way we communicate.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

The internet is a vast network of computers connected globally, allowing the sharing of information and resources.

Synonyms

online network, world wide web

Examples of usage

  • The internet allows us to access a wealth of knowledge.
  • Many businesses rely on the internet for their operations.
Context #3 | Noun

modern life

The internet has become an integral part of modern life, providing access to information, communication, entertainment, and more.

Synonyms

digital world, virtual space

Examples of usage

  • Most people use the internet on a daily basis.
  • The internet has changed the way we shop and socialize.

Translations

Translations of the word "internet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น internet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เค‚เคŸเคฐเคจเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Internet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ internet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝั‚ะตั€ะฝะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ internet

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒณใ‚ฟใƒผใƒใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท internet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ internet

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท internet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธํ„ฐ๋„ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅู†ุชุฑู†ุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ internet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ internet

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบ’่”็ฝ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ internet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ internet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะฝั‚ะตั€ะฝะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒœแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ internet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ internet

Etymology

The term 'internet' originates from the words 'inter' for interconnected and 'net' for network. The concept of a global network of computers was first proposed in the 1960s, leading to the development of ARPANET in the United States. Over the decades, the internet has evolved into a vital tool for communication, information sharing, and global connectivity.

See also: net, netminder, netting, network.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,297, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.