the internetnoun [ S ]
uk/ˈɪn.tə.net/us/ˈɪn.t̬ɚ.net/informal the NetA1 the large system of connected computers around the world that allows people to share information and communicate with each other:
I found out about the bombings from/on the internet.
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- If you have access to the internet, you can order online via our website.
- It is important that children are able to use the internet safely.
- I'm sure you'll find some information about it on the internet.
- The college does a beginners' course on how to use the internet.
- Apparently she met her husband through the internet, on one of those internet dating agencies.
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