Synonyms for semi
ˈsɛm i, ˈsɛm aɪse·mi

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1. semifinal, seminoun

   one of the two competitions in the next to the last round of an elimination tournament

   Synonyms:
   articulated lorry, semifinal, rig, trailer truck, semitrailer, tractor trailer, trucking rig

2. trailer truck, tractor trailer, trucking rig, rig, articulated lorry, seminoun

   a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together

   Synonyms:
   outfit, trucking rig, turnout, semifinal, fishing tackle, getup, swindle, carriage, fishing gear, trailer truck, articulated lorry, tackle, tractor trailer, fishing rig, cheat, rig, semitrailer, equipage, rigging

3. semitrailer, seminoun

   a trailer having wheels only in the rear; the front is supported by the towing vehicle

   Synonyms:
   articulated lorry, semifinal, rig, trailer truck, semitrailer, tractor trailer, trucking rig

Matched Categories

1. • Match
   • Trailer
   • Truck

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. seminoun

   Synonyms:
   [L.] [Used as a prefix.] half

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:1.0 / 1 vote

1. List of paraphrases for "semi":

   semi-trailer, semi-, semi-urban, midshore, emis, truck, seed

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1. Trey Wingo:

   If I were a betting man — and these days I am — I would absolutely lean toward Duke in that contest (against North Carolina) and I would absolutely lean towards Kansas in the other semi because of the injury (to Villanova’s Justin Moore).

2. Cate Campbell:

   Just needed to get through to the next round and that's exactly what I did. Didn't want to expend any more energy than you have to, i knew having Sarah next to me, if she was pushing me then I'd get through to the semi-finals no worries. She's a good pacing buddy.

3. Pamela Menz:

   We ran into the back of a semi-truck and he's not stoppin', and our car is embedded underneath of it.

4. Vivianne Miedema:

   I didn't expect to be in the semi-finals of this World Cup, we've been complaining that we're not playing the best football but in the end we're in the semis. We've done amazing and we can be really proud.

5. Susan Golland:

   Because this is an area that floods semi-frequently, we know the soil might be fairly soft.