ˌse-mē,
-ˌmī,
-mi
1
a
: precisely half of:
(1)
: forming a bisection of
semidiameter
(2)
: being a usually vertically bisected form of (a specified architectural feature)
semidome
b
: half in quantity or value : half of or occurring halfway through a specified period of time
semiannual
semimonthly
compare bi-
2
3
a
: partial : incomplete
semiconsciousness
semidarkness
b
: having some of the characteristics of
semiporcelain
c
: quasi-
semigovernmental
semimonastic
Examples of semi in a Sentence
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Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
McConkey, who’s been in a sophomore semi-slump, came alive with big catches, including a short one that gave his side the lead in the third, and the biggest of the year, a 42-yarder to put his team in position for the winning field goal.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
The Fort Worth Fire Department confirmed that multiple semi-trucks were on fire.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2025
Africa did finally get its first semi-finalists in 2022, when Morocco surprised everyone to reach the final four.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Multiple semi-trucks caught fire following the impact, and two victims were found dead at the scene, FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth reported, citing the Fort Worth Fire Department.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
McConkey, who’s been in a sophomore semi-slump, came alive with big catches, including a short one that gave his side the lead in the third, and the biggest of the year, a 42-yarder to put his team in position for the winning field goal.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
The Fort Worth Fire Department confirmed that multiple semi-trucks were on fire.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2025
Africa did finally get its first semi-finalists in 2022, when Morocco surprised everyone to reach the final four.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for semi
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“Semi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semi. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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