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semi Definition

semi (semī′)

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.