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- [sem-ee, sem-ahy ar-id]
- /ˈsɛm i, ˈsɛm aɪ ˈær ɪd/
- /ˈsem.i ˈær.ɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sem-ee, sem-ahy ar-id]
- /ˈsɛm i, ˈsɛm aɪ ˈær ɪd/
Definition of semi-arid word
- adjective semi-arid characterized by very little annual rainfall, usually from 10 to 20 inches (25 to 50 cm): the struggle to raise vegetables in semiarid regions. 1
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Origin of semi-arid
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1895-1900; semi- + arid
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Parts of speech for Semi-arid
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
semi-arid popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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