"semi" meaning in English

See semi in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈsɛmi/ [UK], /ˈsɛmi/ [US] Audio: en-au-semi.ogg [Australia], LL-Q1860 (eng)-I learned some phrases-semi.wav [UK] Forms: semi [singular], semis [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A semi is a kind of trailer that has no front wheels. Also, a truck pulling this kind of trailer.
    Sense id: simple-semi-en-noun-7akJWMtY
  2. A semi is a semi-final.
    Sense id: simple-semi-en-noun-i~Zzrc5b Categories (other): Slang
  3. A semi is a semi-detached house.
    Sense id: simple-semi-en-noun-cMXrz~bS Categories (other): Slang
  4. A semi is a partial erection.
    Sense id: simple-semi-en-noun-ztLedMkJ Categories (other): Slang, Vulgar
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