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Definition semi- in British English

semi- prefix

prefix
/semi/
1

exactly half: used with some nouns

Example

a semi-circle

Synonyms and related words
a- aero- Afro-
2

partly but not completely: used with some adjectives and nouns

Example

semi-naked

Example

We sat talking in the semidarkness.

Synonyms and related words
a- aero- Afro- slightly fairly partly
Definition semi- in British English

Related Words

Words related to semi-:

full-cream (adjective) quarter-final (noun) semi (noun) semi- (prefix) semi-automatic (adjective) semi-conscious (adjective) semi-detached (adjective) semi-detached (noun) semi-permanent (adjective) semi-precious (adjective) semi-professional (noun) semi-skilled (adjective) semi-skimmed (adjective) semi-vowel (noun)