Semi-Detached

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌsɛmi dɪˈtætʃt/

Definitions of semi-detached

noun a semi-detached house

Example Sentences

A1 My friend lives in a semi-detached house.

A2 The semi-detached property has a shared wall with the neighbor's house.

B1 The real estate agent showed us a few semi-detached homes in the area.

B2 The semi-detached villa had a beautiful garden and a spacious interior.

C1 The semi-detached residence was located in a quiet neighborhood near the city center.

C2 The architect designed a stunning semi-detached building with modern amenities.

adjective describing a type of house that is joined to another house on one side

Example Sentences

A1 My friend lives in a semi-detached house.

A2 The semi-detached garage is shared between two neighbors.

B1 The semi-detached property has a small garden at the back.

B2 The semi-detached house is located in a quiet suburban neighborhood.

C1 The semi-detached villa offers stunning views of the countryside.

C2 The semi-detached mansion is a rare find in the real estate market.

Examples of semi-detached in a Sentence

formal The semi-detached house was beautifully designed with a spacious garden.

informal I love the semi-detached house with the big backyard.

slang That semi-d is pretty cool, right?

figurative Their friendship was like a semi-detached house, connected yet with enough space for privacy.

Grammatical Forms of semi-detached

past tense

semi-detached

plural

semi-detached

comparative

more semi-detached

superlative

most semi-detached

present tense

semi-detach

future tense

will semi-detach

perfect tense

have semi-detached

continuous tense

is semi-detaching

singular

semi-detached

positive degree

semi-detached

infinitive

to semi-detach

gerund

semi-detaching

participle

semi-detached

Origin and Evolution of semi-detached

First Known Use: 1850 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'semi-detached' originated in the English language to describe a type of housing that shares a common wall with another house, but is not fully attached like a terraced house.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of housing architecture, the term 'semi-detached' has evolved to also describe a state of being partially separated or connected, such as in relationships or situations.