semifinal Definition
the round before the final in a sports tournament, especially in tennis or soccer, in which four players or teams compete to decide who will play in the final.
Using semifinal: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "semifinal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He won his semifinal match and advanced to the final.
Example
The team made it to the semifinals but lost to the eventual champions.
Example
The semifinals will be played next weekend.
semifinal Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for semifinal
- preliminary final
- semifinals
Summary: semifinal in Brief
'Semifinal' [sem-ee-fahyn-l] is a noun that refers to the round before the final in a sports tournament, where four players or teams compete to determine who will play in the final. Examples include 'He won his semifinal match and advanced to the final.' and 'The team made it to the semifinals but lost to the eventual champions.'
