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net Antonyms

Opposite of net

Because the opposite of net shifts with each meaning, the 20 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Remaining after all deductions, such as taxes, operating expenses, or losses, have been subtracted from a total amount.

Usage Example

"The company's gross income for the quarter exceeded analysts' expectations despite rising production costs."

Strongest
gross
pretax

• verb (Context 2)

To earn or yield a specified amount of money as a clear, final profit after all expenses and deductions have been accounted for.

Usage Example

"Her highly successful architectural firm netted over two million dollars last year."

Strongest
lose
Strong
gross
forfeit

• noun (Context 3)

The final amount of profit, income, or yield remaining after all business deductions and taxes have been subtracted.

Usage Example

"Once overhead and taxes are paid out, the gross is divided equally among the founding partners."

Strongest
gross
loss
Strong
deficit
overhead

• verb (Context 4)

To catch or capture an animal, object, or person using an interlaced mesh snare or trap.

Usage Example

"The biologists managed to release the injured bird carefully so they could safely transport it to the wildlife center."

Strongest
release
free
let go
turn loose
liberate

• adjective (Context 5)

Final, conclusive, or ultimate in effect, taking into account all positive and negative factors.

Usage Example

"The initial result of the extended negotiations was a treaty that satisfied both nations."

Strongest
initial
preliminary
Strong
provisional
intermediate
interim

• verb (Context 6)

To strike, kick, or drive a ball or puck into a goal during a sports match.

Usage Example

"The striker skillfully netted the winning goal in the final three minutes of the championship game."

Strongest
miss
Strong
shank
botch

Similar words to net

Words similar to net shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

clear
network
netting
internet
catch
final
score
ultimate
See all synonyms of net

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Net. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/net
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