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Quarter-final

UK //ˈkwɔːtər faɪnəl// US //ˈkwɔrtər faɪnəl// Pronunciation

Definition

A knockout round where teams compete for a place in the semi-finals.

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In simple words: A match before the semi-finals, usually in a tournament.

Examples

• The team played exceptionally well in the quarter-final.
• After winning their quarter-final, they advanced to the semi-finals.
• The quarter-final match drew a huge crowd at the stadium.
• We are excited to watch the quarter-final next week.
• The quarter-finals will determine which teams move forward.

Usage notes

Used in sports or competitive events. Typically applied to knockout stages where eight teams compete for four spots in the semi-finals.

Grammar pattern

adjective + noun

Memory hint

Think of a quarter of a pie – it's one step before half!

Collocations

• quarter-final match
• quarter-final stage
• quarter-final round

Synonyms

• quarterfinals
• knockout
• elimination round

Common mistakes

• Mistakenly use 'quarterfinal' without a hyphen.
• Confusing quarter-finals with semi-finals.
• Using it in non-sporting contexts or events.