Vocabulary Entry

semi

|noun • adjective • adverb

noun

A prefix meaning half or partially.

Example Sentences

"The semi-conscious patient was monitored closely."

"He drove a semi-truck across the country."

"The semi-final game was intense."

adjective

Example Sentences

"She gave a semi-frontal approach in her presentation."

"The semi-automatic rifle was used in the demonstration."

"They took a semi-structured approach to the problem."

adverb

Example Sentences

"He was semi-awake during the lecture."

"The project is only semi-complete."

"She was semi-willing to join the team."