semifinal — A match or round immediately before the final, especially in a sports competition
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A match or round immediately before the final, especially in a sports competition
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsemiˌfaɪnəl/
Example Sentences
- She was so nervous before the semifinal that she forgot to tie her shoes properly.
- The semifinal results will determine who plays in tomorrow's championship game.
- During the semifinal, the player was so focused that he didn't even notice his mom cheering loudly in the stands.
semifinal
NOUN[/ˈsemiˌfaɪnəl/]
A match or round immediately before the final, especially in a sports competition
The semifinal match decides who advances to the championship final tomorrow night.
Semifinal win spins like vinyl toward the final!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word combines Latin semi- (half) and final (ultimate or conclusive), literally meaning 'half of the final.' The term emerged in the late 19th century as a sports terminology to denote the stage immediately preceding the championship match.
Breakdown
semi- (Latin: half) + final (Latin: final or ultimate). The compound describes a competition round that represents the penultimate stage before the final championship.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“She was so nervous before the semifinal that she forgot to tie her shoes properly.”
“The semifinal results will determine who plays in tomorrow's championship game.”
“During the semifinal, the player was so focused that he didn't even notice his mom cheering loudly in the stands.”
“Both teams gave their best performance in the semifinal match.”
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