"semifinally" meaning in All languages combined

See semifinally on Wiktionary

Adverb [English]

Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} semifinally (not comparable)
  1. Almost finally; penultimately. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-semifinally-en-adv--cd1f~9N Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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