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- [sem-ee-fahyn-l, sem-ahy-]
- /ˌsɛm iˈfaɪn l, ˌsɛm aɪ-/
- /ˌsem.iˈfaɪ.nəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sem-ee-fahyn-l, sem-ahy-]
- /ˌsɛm iˈfaɪn l, ˌsɛm aɪ-/
Definitions of semifinal word
- adjective semifinal of or relating to the round preceding the final one in a tournament from which losers are eliminated. 1
- adjective semifinal (in boxing) of or relating to the second most important bout on a card, usually immediately preceding the main bout. 1
- noun semifinal a semifinal contest or round. 1
- noun semifinal (in boxing) the second most important bout on a card. 1
- noun semifinal contest that determines final 1
- countable noun semifinal A semifinal is one of the two games or races in a competition that are held to decide who will compete in the final. 0
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Origin of semifinal
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; semi- + final
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Parts of speech for Semifinal
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
semifinal popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
semifinal usage trend in Literature
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