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Semi

usgb/ˈsemi/Volume
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Common Prefix

Semi is often a prefix, meaning it's added to the start of other words to change their meaning.

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The semi-final match was exciting.
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Frequency Usage

'Semi' is commonly used to describe events that occur twice within a specific timeframe.

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The town holds semi-annual festivals.
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Partial Quality

When 'semi' is used, it often implies that something is not full or complete but has notable qualities of the whole.

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The truck's bed was only a semi-circle.
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