Pronunciation: /sɛm/

Definitions of sem

noun a former bronze coin of Turkey

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat semolina for breakfast.

A2 She added some semolina to the soup to thicken it.

B1 Semolina is commonly used in making pasta and couscous.

B2 The bakery specializes in making bread with semolina flour.

C1 The chef created a gourmet dessert using semolina as the main ingredient.

C2 The traditional dish was made with semolina imported from Italy.

Examples of sem in a Sentence

formal The semicolon is used to separate independent clauses in a sentence.

informal I always forget when to use a semicolon in my writing.

slang I need to brush up on my sem rules before the exam.

figurative His ability to use semicolons effectively sets him apart as a skilled writer.

Grammatical Forms of sem

past tense

semed

plural

sems

comparative

more sem

superlative

most sem

present tense

sem

future tense

will sem

perfect tense

have semed

continuous tense

is seming

singular

sem

positive degree

sem

infinitive

to sem

gerund

seming

participle

semed

Origin and Evolution of sem

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French and Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'sem' originated from Old French and Middle English.
Evolution of the word: The word 'sem' has evolved over time to be used in various contexts, including in scientific terminology related to genetics and plant breeding.