How Do You Spell WEB?

Pronunciation: [wˈɛb] (IPA)

The word "web" is spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /wɛb/. This is represented by the symbol "w" for the initial consonant sound, followed by the vowel sound "ɛ" which is pronounced as the "e" sound in "bet". The final consonant sound is also represented by the letter "b". In English, "web" refers to a network of interconnected pages on the internet, and is an essential part of modern day communication and information sharing.

WEB Meaning and Definition

  1. Web (noun):

    1. A network of interconnected threads, strands, or fibers that form a mesh-like structure or pattern.

    2. The complex system of interrelated documents and resources, accessible via the internet, that are connected through hyperlinks and URLs.

    3. A structure made by a spider or insect to capture prey or provide shelter, usually consisting of smooth or sticky silk threads radiating from a central point or scattered in a specific pattern.

    4. A framework or support system formed by intersecting lines or chords, utilized in various fields such as engineering, construction, or design.

    5. A tangle, entanglement, or interconnected mass of objects, information, or ideas.

    6. A trapping or ensnaring network or scheme, used metaphorically to describe any intricate or deceptive situation.

    7. In sports, a section of the goal net in games like hockey, soccer, or lacrosse.

    8. A continuous supply or flow of events, actions, or situations, particularly when referring to a series of interconnected occurrences or developments.

    9. The process of quickly searching, browsing, or exploring various websites and online content, often in a casual or non-linear manner.

    10. A computer programming term, referring to the practice of designing, developing, and implementing applications or systems that are accessible through a browser and can be used over the internet.

    Overall, the term "web" refers to various interconnectivity concepts, including physical structures, online networks, entanglements, and interdependencies in different contexts.

  2. A tissue, a membrane, tela.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. The whole piece of cloth woven in a loom; a tissue or texture formed of threads interwined; a very fine texture spun by a spider for catching flies, as spider's web; the membrane which unites the toes of many water-fowl.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of WEB

The word "web" has its origins in the Old English word "wǣp", which meant "weaving, fabric". It is related to the Old Norse word "vef", meaning "web, net". The term has been used since Middle English to refer to intricate networks or interconnected structures before being adopted for describing the internet and world wide web in the late 20th century.

Idioms with the word WEB

  • a tangled web The idiom "a tangled web" refers to a complex or confusing situation that is difficult to unravel or understand. It often implies that a person's actions or decisions have led to complications or deceit, resulting in a messy or intricate situation.

Similar spelling words for WEB

Conjugate verb Web

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have webbed
you would have webbed
he/she/it would have webbed
we would have webbed
they would have webbed
I would have web
you would have web
he/she/it would have web
we would have web
they would have web

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been webbing
you would have been webbing
he/she/it would have been webbing
we would have been webbing
they would have been webbing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would web
you would web
he/she/it would web
we would web
they would web

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be webbing
you would be webbing
he/she/it would be webbing
we would be webbing
they would be webbing

FUTURE

I will web
you will web
he/she/it will web
we will web
they will web

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be webbing
you will be webbing
he/she/it will be webbing
we will be webbing
they will be webbing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have webbed
you will have webbed
he/she/it will have webbed
we will have webbed
they will have webbed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been webbing
you will have been webbing
he/she/it will have been webbing
we will have been webbing
they will have been webbing

IMPERATIVE

you web
we let´s web

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to web

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was webbing
you were webbing
he/she/it was webbing
we were webbing
they were webbing

PAST PARTICIPLE

webbed

PAST PERFECT

I had webbed
you had webbed
he/she/it had webbed
we had webbed
they had webbed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been webbing
you had been webbing
he/she/it had been webbing
we had been webbing
they had been webbing

PRESENT

I web
you web
he/she/it webs
we web
they web

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am webbing
you are webbing
he/she/it is webbing
we are webbing
they are webbing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

webbing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have webbed
you have webbed
he/she/it has webbed
we have webbed
they have webbed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been webbing
you have been webbing
he/she/it has been webbing
we have been webbing
they have been webbing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it web

SIMPLE PAST

I webbed
you webbed
he/she/it webbed
we webbed
they webbed

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