Web: meaning, definitions and examples

Used casually to refer to websites, web pages, or the interconnected network of information available online. This term is often used informally.

• I found a great recipe on the web.
• There's so much information on the web these days.

Refers to the global network of interconnected computers. Used in formal contexts or when discussing the infrastructure or the broader concept of connectivity.

• The internet has revolutionized communication.
• Many businesses rely heavily on the internet for their operations.

The full form of 'web,' often used in a more formal context or to emphasize the concept of the internet as a whole, particularly in historical contexts.

• The World Wide Web was invented by Tim Berners-Lee.
• Many websites are part of the World Wide Web.

This is a repetition and should refer to the first entry for 'web'. Refer to that entry for context and examples.

This word usually refers to an old, dusty spider's web that has been abandoned or neglected. It often has a negative connotation, implying dirtiness or neglect.

• The corners of the forgotten attic were filled with cobwebs.
• I had to clean the cobwebs off the old furniture.

This can refer to a mesh used for catching fish or other items, as well as the concept of a network, either digitally (like the internet) or physically (like a sports net).

• The fisherman cast his net into the sea.
• The soccer ball hit the back of the net.
• He downloaded the software from the net.

Refers specifically to a structurally intricate network, mainly used metaphorically or literally for spider webs and the interconnected aspects of the internet.

• The internet is often referred to as the web
• The spider’s web glistened with morning dew

Often used when describing the rotation of something or the act of creating something quickly, such as yarn or stories. It can also have a negative connotation when referring to distorting information.

• The dancer can spin very fast
• Politicians often spin the facts to fit their narrative

Typically used to describe the process of interlacing threads to make fabric or textiles. It can also mean to create something complex or intricate.

• She learned how to weave blankets from her grandmother
• The author managed to weave an intricate plot in his novel