Demand
Syllable division: de·mand
How to pronounce: UK: /dɪˈmɑːnd/ US: /dɪˈmænd/
Demand as a Verb
#1 Meaning: When you ask someone for something/ to do something without allowing them to refuse.
Example:
> She demanded the manager to change the sheets.
> They demanded to speak to the person in charge.
#2 Meaning: When someone needs something e.g. time/quantity/effort.
Example:
> Becoming a doctor demands a lot of family- and free time.
> The mothers at the firm demanded quality daycare for their children while they are working.
Demand as a Noun
#1 Meaning: When something is in being requested strongly.
Example:
> She demanded that her boss pays her full salary instead of half.
> They are very good parents, but they give in too quickly to their children's demands.
#2 Meaning: When something has to be supplied or sold urgently/quickly.
Example:
> Good lawyers are always in demand.
> The new iPhone sold out on the first day because it was in high demand.
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Plants show a high demand for nutrient minerals.
Good sentence Renata!
For becoming bilingual demands regular practice.
The mother demanded her daughter clean the bedroom before go out.
The woman demanded silence in her house while her baby asleep.
That car needs be sold while it be in demand.
Good sentences Nirvana!
Try saying: If you want to become bilingual, it demands regular practice.
The mother demanded that her daughter needed to clean her room before she could go out.
The women demanded silence in her house while her baby slept.
That car needs to be sold while it is in demand.
Within the Member States, we have to face supply and demand.
Keep on posting good sentences Vlad!
Every day, our teacher demand us to add a sentence for every new word. Since there are a lot of words, I estimate that we have to write a sentence every day of our lifes.
Haha good sentence Ligia! 😀
The demand for IT specialists is higher than the offer.
The boss always makes excessive demands on his subordinates.
The high position demands taking much more responsibilities.
Thank you for posting Iveta!
You can also say:
The demand for IT specialists is higher than what they offer.
The boss always makes excessive demands towards his subordinates.
The high position demands taking on much more responsibility.
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