ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD WEB
Old English webb; related to Old Saxon, Old High German webbi, Old Norse vefr.
WHAT DOES WEB MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Definition of web in the English dictionary
The first definition of web in the dictionary is any structure, construction, fabric, etc, formed by or as if by weaving or interweaving related adjective retiary. Other definition of web is a similar network of threads spun by certain insect larvae, such as the silkworm. Web is also a fabric, esp one in the process of being woven.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO WEB
PRESENT
Present
I web
you web
he/she/it webs
we web
you web
they web
Present continuous
I am webbing
you are webbing
he/she/it is webbing
we are webbing
you are webbing
they are webbing
Present perfect
I have webbed
you have webbed
he/she/it has webbed
we have webbed
you 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
you have been webbing
they have been webbing
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I webbed
you webbed
he/she/it webbed
we webbed
you webbed
they webbed
Past continuous
I was webbing
you were webbing
he/she/it was webbing
we were webbing
you were webbing
they were webbing
Past perfect
I had webbed
you had webbed
he/she/it had webbed
we had webbed
you 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
you had been webbing
they had been webbing
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will web
you will web
he/she/it will web
we will web
you 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
you 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
you 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
you will have been webbing
they will have been webbing
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would web
you would web
he/she/it would web
we would web
you would web
they would web
Conditional continuous
I would be webbing
you would be webbing
he/she/it would be webbing
we would be webbing
you would be webbing
they would be webbing
Conditional perfect
I would have web
you would have web
he/she/it would have web
we would have web
you would have web
they would have web
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been webbing
you would have been webbing
he/she/it would have been webbing
we would have been webbing
you would have been webbing
they would have been webbing
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you web
we let´s web
you web
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Present Participle
webbing
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
10 QUOTES WITH «WEB»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
web.
Think of any news site on the web that sells subscriptions; AOL has four times as many people as the largest subscription service. We have people who pay to use our products and services, and they are heavily engaged in our content.
Flash is one of those very useful, very closed, very proprietary non-weblike things that has great tools and serves a need very well. But in the long run, we see video as part of the web, and it should be handled just the way other html elements are.
When I was at AOL, I was always on the web media side while much of the company was focused on the ISP business. We focused on big categories like celebrities and sports, and we created brands around that category like AOL Celebrities, AOL Movies and Fanhouse.
While the web is very much the first draft of history, a rough-cut, it still has to be good journalism, well-sourced, reliable. Clearly, the printed form is going to have more effort put into it, going to be more reflective and relevant.
Search is now more than a web destination and a few words plugged into a box. Search is a mode, a method of interaction with the physical and virtual worlds. What is Siri but search? What are apps like Yelp or Foursquare, but structured search machines? Search has become embedded into everything and has reached well beyond its web-based roots.
The open web is full of spam, shady operators, and blatant falsehoods. Outside of a relatively small percentage of high quality sites, most of the web is chock full of popup ads and other interruptive come-ons. It's nearly impossible to find signal in that noise, and the web is in danger of being overrun by all that crap.
The bird a nest, the spider a web, man friendship.
The web and physical world is plagued with abundance - people need help sorting through all the good and bad stuff out there. The tyranny of choice is causing major psychic pain and frustration for people.
I did an early version of my site where it was virtually impossible to get through it, just as a statement about the web. But after a few laughs and some angry e-mails, I realized it wasn't doing me much good. I think the web has become more about the final product, not what it takes to get to it.
George Clooney had the web of celebrity from television and doing 'ER,' and he's able to parlay that into films. God willing, I'll be up there in a few years.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WEB»
Discover the use of
web in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
web and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Charlotte's
Web (full color)
In addition to a larger trim size, the original black-and-white art by Garth Williams has been lovingly colorized by renowned illustrator Rosemary Wells, adding another dimension to these two perfect books for young and old alike.
2
Web Style Guide: Basic Design Principles for Creating
Web Sites
Offers advice for creating Web sites and pages that use the classic principles of design.
Patrick J. Lynch, Sarah Horton, 2008
3
Designing for the Social
Web
Inside, you’ll discover: • The real reasons why people participate online and the psychology behind them • The Usage Lifecycle—or how people use your web application over time • How to get people past that trickiest of hurdles: ...
4
Designing with
Web Standards
Discusses how to use Web standards to create sophisticated Web sites efficiently, covering topics such as quality assurance, functionality, and accessibility guidelines.
5
Web Accessibility:
Web Standards and Regulatory Compliance
This book gives you all you need to know about web accessibility, whether you are a web designer or developer who wants your sites to be accessible, or a business manager who wants to learn the impact of web accessibility laws on your ...
Richard Rutter, Patrick H. Lauke, Cynthia Waddell, 2006
A systematic description of ideas, languages, and technologies that are central to the development of the Semantic Web, for use as a textbook or guide to self-study.
Grigoris Antoniou, Frank Van Harmelen, 2004
7
Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful
Web Tools for ...
With updated research and links, the second edition shows educators at all levels and disciplines how to use digital tools to create relevant, interactive learning experiences.
8
Semantic
Web for the Working Ontologist: Effective Modeling ...
New in this edition: Coverage of the latest Semantic Web tools for organizing, querying, and processing information – see details in TOC below Detailed information on the latest ontologies used in key web applications including ecommerce, ...
Dean Allemang, James Hendler, 2011
9
Programming
Web Services with SOAP
You'll learn the concepts of the web services architecture and get practical advice on building and deploying web services in the enterprise.This authoritative book decodes the standards, explaining the concepts and implementation in a ...
James Snell, Doug Tidwell, Pavel Kulchenko, 2001
10
Spring
Web Services 2 Cookbook
As the books covers a variety of topics in Web-Service development, it will serve as a reference guide to those already familiar with Web-Services. Beginners can also use this book to gain real-world experience of Web-Service development.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WEB»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
web is used in the context of the following news items.
Instagram finally brings search to the web
Nearly three years after it first came to the web, the company said today it's rolling out a search feature on its website. You can now search for hashtags, ... «The Verge, Jul 15»
Skype Launches Web-Based Client Beta Version
"Skype for Web is an important step for Skype as we move toward implementing the technology to make Real-Time Communications (RTC) on the Web a reality ... «InformationWeek, Jun 15»
Rod Pampling earns emotional Web.com Tour win after father's death
Aussie Rod Pampling is in the winner's circle again. The 45-year-old completed a wire-to-wire win on Sunday at the Web.com Tour's BMW Charity Pro-Am near ... «Yahoo Sports, May 15»
The rise of Amazon Web Services
“Amazon Web Services is a $5 billion business and still growing fast — in fact it's accelerating,” Jeffrey P. Bezos, Amazon's founder, said in a statement. (Bezos ... «Washington Post, Apr 15»
Are you ready for Google's mobile algorithm change?
... help boost mobile SEO. In the long term, however, responsive web design and having a site that adapts easily to a mobile or tablet environment will be key. «The Next Web, Apr 15»
High Maintenance Web Series to Light Up HBO
The Vimeo web series High Maintenance, about a Brooklyn marijuana delivery dealer and his colorful clients, is headed to television. HBO announced Monday ... «TIME, Apr 15»
Facebook launches Messenger for the Web with a standalone …
Facebook is putting that Messenger.com domain to good use: The social network just launched a Messenger client on the Web that separates it from the ... «The Next Web, Apr 15»
GoDaddy shares soar in debut as investors buy into revamp
The company's rivals include Endurance International Group Inc and Web.com Group Inc as well as Amazon.com Inc and Google Inc, which have recently ... «Reuters, Apr 15»
First look: Unlocking the new features in Microsoft's Project Spartan …
Microsoft promised a new streamlined web browser in Windows 10 that will effectively replace Internet Explorer. It's codenamed Project Spartan, and the first ... «Gizmag, Apr 15»
Flipboard, the Original iPad Magazine, Lands on the Web
Five years ago, Flipboard co-founder and CEO Mike Cue envisioned a web service that would lay out news and stories in a beautiful, magazine-like way. «Wired, Feb 15»
