semi-erect vs upright

semi-erect is not a noun while upright is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
semi-erect	No	Yes	No	No
upright	Yes	Yes	No	No

semi-erect (noun)	upright (noun)
	a piano with a vertical sounding board
	a vertical structural member as a post or stake

semi-erect (adjective)	upright (adjective)
of plants that are partly erect	upright in position or posture
	of moral excellence
	in a vertical position; not sloping