/ˈɪn.tə.net/
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Meaning
The system that joins computers all over the world so that people can share information.
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Word origin
A shortening of internetwork, from the Latin prefix inter- meaning between and the English word network.
- Origin
- English
- Root
- inter- + network
- English cognates
- international
Examples
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We say "on the internet", with the word "the".
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Here "internet" means the service you use to go online.
Millions .
"Internet" is uncountable, so it has no plural.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 21, lesson 11: internet, champagne, dust and 7 more words.