Words / B1

di-MAHND/dɪˈmɑːnd/

Demand as a noun is strong need or request: high demand for nurses. In demand = wanted. As a verb it is stronger than ask: they demanded an explanation. Request is politer. Supply and demand is a standard economy pair. Demanding is an adjective for a hard job.

Meaning

A strong need or request for something.

Examples

• “There is a high demand for English teachers.”
• “The job is demanding but well paid.”
• “Workers demanded a meeting with management.”

Good to know

a demand for + noun. in demand. Verb: demand + noun / that.

Near in meaning

request

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