Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
semi-final
noun
/ˌsɛm.iˈfaɪ.nəl/
Definition
A match prior to the final in a competition, determining which participants will compete for the ultimate victory.
Examples
- The team won their semi-final match and qualified for the championship game.
- Last night’s semi-final was an intense battle that went into extra time.
Meaning
The term ‘semi-final’ refers to one of the last rounds in a tournament or competition where the winners advance to the final event.
Synonyms
- semi
- preliminary final
- elimination round
