"Semi-circle" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A semi-circle is a half-circular shape, which is exactly half of a circle. It has a curved shape with one end that is also a curved edge, and the other end that is a straight edge, forming an arc.
Semi-blind refers to being partially sighted or having partially impaired eyesight, usually due to a medical condition or injury, where someone can see objects or scenes, but not with complete clarity or accuracy.
A musical notation term.<br><br>A dot placed above a note, indicating that the note should be played for half its usual duration.
The semi-colon (;) is a punctuation mark used to separate two independent clauses (i.e., complete sentences) that are closely related in meaning. It is stronger than a comma, but weaker than a period. It indicates that the two clauses are equal in importance and could stand alone as separate sentences, but they are connected in a way that a comma cannot convey.<br><br>Example: I have a big test tomorrow; I am studying hard for it.<br><br>It's commonly used to:<br><br> Separate items in a list when those items already contain commas<br> Separate clauses that are closely related in meaning<br> Indicate a break in thought, but still maintain a connection between the clauses
Semi-conductors are materials that have electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator. They can conduct electricity under certain conditions, but not as efficiently as metals (conductors) and not at all when they are not "activated" (like insulators). Semi-conductors are used in a wide range of applications, including electronics, solar panels, and computer chips.
A semi-detached house is a type of housing where two houses that are joined at one side and have a shared wall, but a separate entrance and separate ownership. The word "semi-detached" emphasizes that the house is not fully independent, as it shares a wall with a neighboring house.