semi (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈsɛmi/
Definition
A shortened form of 'semitrailer truck,' a large truck with a trailer attached.
Examples
The driver of the semi had to be very careful navigating the narrow city streets.
We watched the semi pull away from the loading dock, its engine rumbling.
He dreams of becoming a semi driver and traveling across the country.
How to Use semi
- semi-dark (collocation)
- Partially dark. — "The room was semi-dark, lit only by moonlight."
- semi-conscious (collocation)
- Partially conscious; not fully aware. — "He was semi-conscious after the accident and couldn't remember what happened."
- semi-final (collocation)
- The round before the final in a competition. — "They lost in the semi-final, narrowly missing a chance to compete for the championship."
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