semi
semi
Definition
☆ semi (sem′ī′)
noun
Informal a semitrailer and the tractor (sense ) to which it is attached
Etymology: < semi(trailer)
semi
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- detach: Plot 5 is a 3 bedroom semi detached house with parking space.
- skim: Nutritional Information A bowl of porridge with skimmed or semi skimmed milk provides a low fat, high carbohydrate breakfast or snack.
Adjective modifier
- 1930's: From Victorian terraces to well-proportioned 1930's semis, and from medieval cottages to country mansions, all houses have a story to tell.
- 3-bed: How anyone can live there, and pay the required £ 0.5m for a 3-bed semi defeats me!
- suburban: Powermax is the ideal home security solution for all types of property, from contemporary loft living to suburban semis to period homes.
- mid-war: Large Victorian mansions frame Beddington Park, while the rest of the town offers mid-war semis and terraces in neat tree lined toads.
- Edwardian: Commanding an elevated position overlooking the harbor and open sea views, this Edwardian semi detached house offers excellent family accommodation.
- ex: London Football: i'm an ex semi pro player who hasn't player for 2.. .
Modifies a noun
- finalist: Alex Borg, the number two seed made short work of his match against last year's semi finalist Simon Zammit.
- colon: You can simply type in your field names with a semi colon between them.
- evergreen: This is a semi evergreen - will come through a mild winter without too much trouble.
- derelict: Over the last two years new cafés have opened, semi derelict properties have been restored, .
- final: The winners of the semi finals will move to the final where the losers will play in the third place play off.
- conductor: There are now around 47 semi conductor manufacturing plants in the UK alone.
Noun used with modifier
- bedroomed: Spacious three bedroomed semi situated in a cul-de-sac position on the outskirts of North Derby.
- three-bed: The costs will be approximately £ 55k for a two-bed starter home or £ 75k for a three-bed semi, with decent garden.
- three-bedroom: Figures based on a three-bedroom semi in the Mutley Plain district on the market for £ 120,000.
- bedroom: Plot 5 is a 3 bedroom semi detached house with parking space.
- play-off: Any sports event worth its salt is shown here, from American football to League Two play-off semi finals.
- 1930s: North Cheam features predominately 1930s semis, although historical buildings can be found in Cheam Village.
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