semifinal
Translation
semi-final
Examples
Our team reached the semifinal.
Our team reached the semi-final.
She will play in the semifinals tomorrow.
She will play in the semi-finals tomorrow.
Grammar Patterns
((to reach the semifinal(s))) to advance to the round before the final The team hopes to reach the semi-finals.
((in the semifinal(s))) during the round before the final They lost in the semi-final.
Similar Words
Synonyms: penultimate round; Antonyms: final, qualifying round
Etymology
From 'semi-' (half) and 'final'. It's the match or round that comes just before the final.
Memory Tips
Think of it as being 'halfway' to the final. You have to win this to get to the final match.