- semi-final
- semi-finalsN-COUNTA semi-final is one of the two matches or races in a competition that are held to decide who will compete in the final.
Steve Lewis won the first semi-final.
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semi-final — ˌsemi ˈfinal [semi final semi finals] (also semi) noun one of the two games or parts of a sports competition that are held to decide who will compete in the last part (the ↑final) … Useful english dictionary
semi-final — ► NOUN ▪ (in sport) a match or round immediately preceding the final. DERIVATIVES semi finalist noun … English terms dictionary
semi-final — BrE sem|i|fi|nal AmE [ˌsemiˈfaınl] n one of two sports games whose winners then compete against each other to decide who wins the whole competition … Dictionary of contemporary English
semi-final — noun Semi final is used before these nouns: ↑match, ↑showdown, ↑stage, ↑victory, ↑win Semi final is used after these nouns: ↑cup … Collocations dictionary
semi-final — noun a match or round immediately preceding the final. Derivatives semi finalist noun … English new terms dictionary
semi-final — battle between 4 opponents which occurs just before the final match of a contest (Sports) … English contemporary dictionary
semi — semi·abstract; semi·abstraction; semi·aerial; semi·amphibious; semi·annual; semi·annually; semi·anthracite; semi·ape; semi·aquatic; semi·arboreal; semi·arch; semi·arid; semi·auto; semi·autonomous; semi·basement; semi·beam; semi·bejan;… … English syllables
Semi — is a Latin prefix to a verb, noun, or adjective meaning half . Some compounds formed with it are often abbreviated to simply semi in appropriate contexts:* Semi automatic firearm * Semi trailer truck (UK: articulated lorry) * Semi submersible, a… … Wikipedia
semi- — is the most active and versatile of the prefixes meaning ‘half’ (the other two being demi and hemi ) in forming compounds, often with adjectives and verbal participles as the second element (semi automatic, semi conscious, semi detached, semi… … Modern English usage
semi-finalist — semi final ► NOUN ▪ (in sport) a match or round immediately preceding the final. DERIVATIVES semi finalist noun … English terms dictionary
