net vs computer network

computer network vs net

net and computer network both are nouns.

net is an adjective but computer network is not an adjective.

net is a verb but computer network is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
net	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
computer network	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, computer network is a hypernym of net; that is, computer network is a word with a broader meaning than net:

net: a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
computer network: (computer science) a network of computers

net (noun)	computer network (noun)
an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals	(computer science) a network of computers
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects
game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton
a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

net (adjective)	computer network (adjective)
remaining after all deductions
conclusive in a process or progression

net (verb)	computer network (verb)
catch with a net
construct or form a web, as if by weaving
make as a net profit
yield as a net profit

Difference between net and computer network

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