noun
Uncommon
semifinal
Semifinal (noun) means a match or round played to decide who reaches the final of a competition. Example: “They lost narrowly in the semifinal on penalties.”
noun
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A match or round played to decide who reaches the final of a competition.
"They lost narrowly in the semifinal on penalties."
How to use semifinal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe next-to-last stage of a knockout competition.
Common pairings
reach the semifinal
lose in the semifinal
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Word forms
- Plural
- semifinals
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Etymology
From Latin semifinalis, combining semi- ("half") with final.
Synonyms
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last four
semi
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Rhymes for semifinal
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What does “semifinal” mean?
The word “semifinal” means a match or round played to decide who reaches the final of a competition. In plain terms, the next-to-last stage of a knockout competition.
How do you use “semifinal” in a sentence?
Here is “semifinal” used in a sentence: “They lost narrowly in the semifinal on penalties.”
What is another word for “semifinal”?
Words with a similar meaning to “semifinal” include last four and semi.
What part of speech is “semifinal”?
“Semifinal” is a noun.
Where does the word “semifinal” come from?
The word “semifinal” comes from Latin. From Latin semifinalis, combining semi- ("half") with final.
Is “semifinal” a common word?
“Semifinal” is an uncommon word in modern English.
