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web

 

[ web ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

internet technology

A network of interlinked documents accessed via the internet. It is used for information sharing, communication, and entertainment purposes.

Synonyms

internet, world wide web

Examples of usage

  • I found the information on the web.
  • She spends hours browsing the web for news.
Context #2 | Noun

spider

A fine network spun by a spider to catch prey. It is usually made of silk and can be found in corners, ceilings, or gardens.

Synonyms

cobweb, net

Examples of usage

  • The spider's web glistened in the sunlight.
  • Be careful not to walk into the spider's web.
Context #3 | Verb

spider

To weave a web as a spider does. It involves creating a network of fine threads to catch prey or create a shelter.

Synonyms

spin, weave

Examples of usage

  • The spider webs in the garden are beautifully intricate.
  • The spider webbed the corner of the room overnight.

Translations

Translations of the word "web" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น web

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅ‡เคฌ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Web

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ web

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะตะฑ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sieฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฆใ‚งใƒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท web

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ web

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท web

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์›น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ web

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ web

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฝ‘้กต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ splet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vefur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะตะฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ veb

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ web

Etymology

The word 'web' originated from the Old English word 'webb', meaning a woven fabric or a spider's net. It has evolved to represent interconnected networks, such as the internet, and intricate spider webs. The term 'web' gained popularity with the rise of the World Wide Web in the 1990s, becoming synonymous with the internet. Today, 'web' is commonly used to refer to online networks and spider webs alike, symbolizing connectivity and intricacy.

See also: webbing, webcam, webpage, webpages.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,042, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.