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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Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 7 July 2024
While still on the road, the two drivers were attempting to assist the individuals in the Dodge Journey when a Freightliner semi traveling northbound struck the left side of the Dodge.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
Second seed Merrimack will host No. 4 LeMoyne in the other semi with the winners meeting on Tuesday for the conference title.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2024
The driver of the semi was treated and released from an area hospital.
—Brian Brant, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024
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Noun
In the other semi Wednesday, Colombia after routing Panama will face Uruguay, which upset Brazil ion penalties, with Uruguay a slight betting pick.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 7 July 2024
While still on the road, the two drivers were attempting to assist the individuals in the Dodge Journey when a Freightliner semi traveling northbound struck the left side of the Dodge.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
Second seed Merrimack will host No. 4 LeMoyne in the other semi with the winners meeting on Tuesday for the conference title.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2024
The driver of the semi was treated and released from an area hospital.
—Brian Brant, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024
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 26 Jul. 2024.
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