B2
gross vs net
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| grossadjective/ɡroʊs/ | Meaning total, before tax or costs are taken away; also, informally, very unpleasant or disgusting | Goes with gross income | Example My gross salary is twenty million dong, but I take home much less after tax. |
| netnoun/net/ | Meaning An open cloth of crossed ropes or threads, used for catching fish or for stopping a ball in sport. | Goes with — | Example The fisherman pulled a heavy net full of fish into his small boat. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Write your income on the tax form.