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semifinal

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌsɛmiˈfaɪnəl/ · UK /ˌsemiˈfaɪnəl/

Forms: semifinals

semifinal means: One of two games between the last four players or teams, deciding who reaches the final.

noun

LAST FOURB1

One of two games between the last four players or teams, deciding who reaches the final.

  • Our team won the semifinal.
  • She lost her semifinal in three sets.
  • Who will they face in the semifinal?

Common phrases: win a semifinal, reach the semifinal, semifinal match

BEFORE FINALB1

A competition stage that decides who will take part in the final.

  • She sang beautifully in the semifinal.
  • Six dancers reached the semifinal of the contest.
  • The judges chose three winners from each semifinal.

Common phrases: semifinal round, semifinal performance, enter the semifinal

Questions about semifinal

What does semifinal mean?

One of two games between the last four players or teams, deciding who reaches the final.

What is semifinal in other languages?

Türkçe: yarı final · Español: semifinal · Français: demi-finale · Deutsch: Halbfinale · Italiano: semifinale · 日本語: 準決勝

How do you pronounce semifinal?

In American English /ˌsɛmiˈfaɪnəl/; in British English /ˌsemiˈfaɪnəl/.

How do you use semifinal in a sentence?

Our team won the semifinal. She lost her semifinal in three sets.

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