network meaning
network :
a group of connected people or things
noun
▪ She has a strong network of friends.
▪ She has a strong group of friends.
▪ The computer network is down.
▪ The computer system is not working.
paraphrasing
▪ system – a group
▪ web – a connected group
▪ grid – a connected system
▪ chain – a series of connected things
network :
to connect people or things
verb
▪ They network to find jobs.
▪ They connect with people to find jobs.
▪ We need to network the computers.
▪ We need to connect the computers.
paraphrasing
▪ connect – to link
▪ link – to join
▪ associate – to connect
▪ unite – to bring together
Pronunciation
network [ˈnɛtˌwɜrk]
The stress is on 'net' and sounds like 'net-wurk'.
Common phrases and grammar about network
network - Common meaning
noun
a group of connected people or things
verb
to connect people or things
Part of Speech Changes for "network"
▪ networking (noun) – the act of connecting people
▪ networked (adjective) – connected as a network
Common Expressions with "network"
▪ build a network – to create a group
▪ network of contacts – a group of people you know
▪ social network – a group of social connections
▪ computer network – a system of connected computers
Important examples of network in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, network is often used to refer to a group of connected computers or people.
Example of a confusing word: net (a material or device)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
As a verb, network is often used in TOEIC questions to mean connecting people for business.
network
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
business network
'a group of business contacts', used in professional settings.
network marketing
'a way of selling products through a network of people'.
Differences between similar words and network
network
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system
differences
Network refers to a group of connected people or things, while system often refers to a set of parts working together.
network
,
web
differences
Network is used for a group of connections, while web often implies a more intricate or complex set of connections.
Words with the same origin as network
The origin of network
Network comes from the Old English 'net' meaning 'a net' and 'work' meaning 'labor', originally referring to a net-like structure.
Word structure
It has the root 'net' (a net) and 'work' (labor), so network means 'a net-like structure'.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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