noun · neutral
internet
UK/ˈɪntənet/US/ˈɪntərnɛt/IN·ter·net
A global computer network that connects people and systems for sharing information
Examples
“I searched for the article on the Internet.”
“Many teenagers get news from the Internet.”
“Most shops now sell products online rather than only on the Internet.”
Band 8 sentence
“The Internet has revolutionised access to education, but it has also created challenges around misinformation and privacy.”
Collocations
- on the Internet
- access the Internet
- Internet access
Word family
Common mistakes
I found it in the Internet.→I found it on the Internet.
I use Internet at home.→I use the Internet at home.
Say it for a higher band
5network→6net→7+internet
Synonyms
the web
online
Easily confused
online
“I prefer shopping online rather than going to the mall.”
the web
“The information is widely available on the web.”
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