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internet

[/ˈɪntərnɛt/]
nounfemininepl: internets
internet
1. A global system of interconnected computer networks that use standardized communication protocols to exchange data
I spend several hours on the internet every day for work and leisure.
Eu passo várias horas na internet todos os dias para trabalho e lazer.
2. The infrastructure and services accessible through connected networks, including websites, email, and social media
The internet has revolutionized how we communicate and access information.
A internet revolucionou a forma como nos comunicamos e acessamos informações.
Synonyms
webnetinformation superhighway
Antonyms
offline

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
internet
Standard usage; commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
internet
Standard usage; sometimes abbreviated as 'net' in casual speech
Rio de Janeiro
internet
Standard usage; may hear 'a net' colloquially
Portugal
internet
Standard usage; may also hear 'a rede' (the network) in technical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

go viral on the internet
break the internet
internet connection
internet service provider (ISP)
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