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semifinal Definition

semi·fi·nal (sem′i fī′nəl; for n., usually sem′i fī′nəl)

adjective

coming just before the final match, as of a tournament

noun

  1. a semifinal match
  2. a semifinal round

semifinal Synonyms

semifinal

n.

next to the last, next to the final, just before the final, preliminary to the final, elimination test, elimination round; see also round 2.

semifinal Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • scull: For his part, Foster was unlucky to miss the semifinal of the single sculls in a hard repechage.

Converse of object

  • reach: In 2004 VOLBEAT reaches the semifinals in Denmarks biggest music talent competition LIVE CONTEST.
  • make: The Waikato teenager's victory is an encouraging sign, given that Holt made the semifinals of the British Junior Championships this year.
  • play: The Regional Finals shall be organized with four teams playing two semifinals, one Regional Final and a third/fourth place play-off.

Adjective modifier

  • other: France won the other semifinal, and Italy and Norway will also be in the final.

Modifies a noun

  • match: Before this semifinal match, they had played each other 36 times with Nicol holding a two-match edge.
  • game: The Story: It's the semifinal games in Kanto, and only the best player will survive and advance to the National Tournament.
  • loss: England's Euro 96 semifinal loss to Germany culminated in violent rioting in Trafalgar Square.