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/nɛt/

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Translation

clear, sharp; clean, tidy; net (of a sum)

Word origin

From Latin nitidus ('shining, bright'), from nitere ('to shine'). English 'neat' comes through Old French from the same word.

Origin
Latin
Root
nitidus
English cognates
neat, net

Grammar

Femininenette
Masc pluralnets
Fem pluralnettes

Examples

' .

His net pay is lower than he thought.

l'.

He has made clear progress since the summer.

.

The edges of the photograph are not sharp.

refus .

I want a flat refusal by tomorrow.

.

The difference between the two drawings is striking.

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This word is part of lesson 49.