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net
Noun
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A net is a thing made of ropes or string that lets small things through but keeps big things in.
I forgot my fishing net. What will we use to catch fish now?
The tennis player hit the ball into the net.
net
Verb
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To net something is to catch it in a net.
He netted a big fish.
economic
Adjective
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(usually before a noun; not usually gradeable) About or relating to the economy, business, money, etc.
The reduction in unemployment and continued economic growth are good news for workers.
As our two countries do more and more business, we must begin to match our economic policies.
Some people are in economic trouble and have difficulty paying their bills.
If you start saving money while you’re young, then you are setting yourself up for economic success.
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If a business activity is economic, it makes enough money.
As a small business, do you think it would be economic for us to advertise on TV?
welfare
Noun
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Someone's welfare is their health, safety, and other things the make them happy.
Children need to exercise each day, for both their physical and psychological welfare.
This group has tried to promote the welfare of old people throughout the United Kingdom.
It is clear that the issues the environment and animal welfare have become very important recently.
Few countries have the same level of social welfare that we have in Canada.
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Welfare is money paid by the government to poor people.
The government is reviewing the welfare benefits which single parents receive.
He lost his job and his home and has had to go on welfare.