networked
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈnɛtˌwɜrkt/
KK: /ˈnɛtˌwɜrkt/
adjective
Definition
Connected or joined together through a system of communication or relationships.
Example
The networked devices in the smart home can be controlled from a single app.
Conversation
Have you seen how the new office is all networked now?
Yeah, I noticed that! It makes everything so much easier.
It really does! I love how we can share files instantly.
Definitely! It’s a game changer for our teamwork.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
connected
linked
interconnected
Antonyms
isolated
disconnected
separate
verb
Definition
To connect computers or devices together to share information and resources.
Example
The company networked all its computers to improve communication.
Tense Forms
Past: networked
Past Participle: networked
Conversation
Did you see how she networked at the conference last week?
Yeah, she made so many great connections!
I wish I could networked like that; it seems so effortless for her.
Root Explanation
Networked → It is formed from "net" (from Old English *net, meaning a mesh or fabric) and "-worked" (from the verb "work", meaning to perform a task or function). The word "networked" refers to being connected or functioning together as part of a system or network.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'net' as a mesh that connects things together, and 'worked' as performing tasks. This helps you remember that 'networked' means being connected and functioning together.
Visually Confused Words
fretworked
unworked
reworked
worked