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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Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024
Guzman Lopez lost to Phogat in the semi but got moved up to the gold match.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2024
Multiple police and fire agencies from nearby jurisdictions assisted the injured with medical treatment and to clean up diesel that spilled from the semi, Porath said.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 20 June 2024
The driver of the semi, a 57-year-old La Farge man, was treated for minor injuries and released from the hospital, Schmidt said.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 28 May 2024
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Noun
Both vehicles suffered extensive front-end damage, despite the semi taking evasive actions in the moment before the crash, Porath said.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024
Guzman Lopez lost to Phogat in the semi but got moved up to the gold match.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2024
Multiple police and fire agencies from nearby jurisdictions assisted the injured with medical treatment and to clean up diesel that spilled from the semi, Porath said.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 20 June 2024
The driver of the semi, a 57-year-old La Farge man, was treated for minor injuries and released from the hospital, Schmidt said.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 28 May 2024
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“Semi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semi. Accessed 18 Sep. 2024.
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