semifinal
1 of 1noun/ˌsɛmiˈfaɪnl̩/
Forms:semifinals
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one of the two competitions before the final round
A semifinal is a round in a competition that comes before the final, where the remaining participants compete to secure a spot in the final match or event. Typically, there are two semifinals, and the winners of each semifinal advance to the final, while the losers are eliminated from the competition. The semifinal is an important stage, as it decides which two participants or teams will have the opportunity to compete for the championship. It is often highly competitive, as the stakes are high for those looking to make it to the final.
- After winning the semifinal, she was excited but nervous about the upcoming final.
- The semifinal match was intense, with both teams giving their best to secure a place in the final.
- He celebrated his victory in the semifinal, knowing that the hardest match was still to come.
- The tournament's semifinal is scheduled for tomorrow, and the players are preparing for a tough game.
- The crowd went wild when their team advanced to the semifinal, hopeful for a win in the next round.
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