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semifinals

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˌsɛmaɪˈfaɪnəɫz// UK //sˌɛmɪfˈaɪnəlz// semi·fi·nals

n. the round of a competition that comes just before the final. The winners of these two matches go on to play for the championship.

n. the penultimate round of a competition, consisting of two matches or heats whose winners advance to the final.


SIMPLE

Our team won the game and reached the semifinals.

CONTEXTUAL

After a grueling season, the top four teams met in the semifinals to determine who would compete for the trophy.

COMPLEX

The underdog's unexpected victory in the semifinals shifted the tournament's momentum, setting the stage for one of the most anticipated championship matches in recent history.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually used in the plural form 'semifinals' to refer to the round as a whole, though 'semifinal' is used for a single match.

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