semifinal
Translation
semifinal
Examples
They won the semifinal.
They won the semifinal.
She will play in the semifinal tomorrow.
She will play in the semifinal tomorrow.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) semifinal a stage before the final in a competition They won the semifinal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: penultimate round; Antonyms: final, first round
Etymology
From the prefix 'semi-' (half) and 'final'. It literally means 'half-final'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the step that is 'halfway' to the final, or the one just before it.