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semi
1[ sem-ee, sem-ahy ]
semi-
2- a combining form borrowed from Latin, meaning “half,” freely prefixed to English words of any origin, now sometimes with the senses “partially,” “incompletely,” “somewhat”:
semiautomatic; semidetached; semimonthly; semisophisticated.
semi
1/ ˈɛɪ /
noun
- a semidetached house
- short for semifinal
- short for semitrailer
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- A prefix that means “half,” (as in semicircle, half a circle) or “partly, somewhat, less than fully,” (as in semiconscious, partly conscious).
Confusables Note
Word History and Origins
Origin of semi1
Word History and Origins
Origin of semi1
Example Sentences
Tesla will also stop importing Chinese parts for its electric semi truck.
By doing the reduction work close to the disaster site, debris that initially filled three or four dump trucks can be consolidated into one large semi tractor-trailer load.
That place has only got better after a deserved win over United pushed them closer to a fairytale finale this season, with an FA Cup semi final against Manchester City part of it.
White went on to score wins over Josh Rock and Cameron Menzies in the quarters and semis before he came unstuck against Price.
"Not a lot is missing. It's missing a little bit because now we are consecutive in semis and finals. It's just a little step to bring it over the line," Tuchel said.
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