Basic Details
Word: Demand
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning: The desire or need for something, or to ask firmly for something.
Synonyms: Request, Requirement, Claim
Antonyms: Supply, Offer
Idioms and Phrases
- Demanding attention: To require someones focus or consideration. Example: "The new project is so interesting that it is demanding attention from the whole team."
- In great demand: When something is wanted or needed by many people. Example: "Fresh fruit is in great demand during the summer months."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher emphasised that studying is in high demand for achieving good grades.
Example 2: She made a demand for a fair chance to explain her side of the story.
Example 3: The toys were in such great demand that the shop ran out of stock very quickly.
Fun Fact
The word "demand" comes from the Latin word "demandare," which means 'to entrust' or 'to order'. It originally referred to asking for something to be entrusted to another.
Famous Quote
"The demand for much in life can reveal much about what we truly desire." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "demand" mean?
a) To play a game
b) A strong need for something
c) To run fast
d) A type of food
Answer: b) A strong need for something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "demand"?
a) Suggestion
b) Request
c) Hint
d) Note
Answer: b) Request
3. Which word is an antonym of "demand"?
a) Ask
b) Purchase
c) Supply
d) Seek
Answer: c) Supply
4. Which sentence uses "demand" correctly?
a) They demand a better understanding of the rules.
b) She demand to draw a picture.
c) He demanded cookies were tasty.
d) The cake demanded everyone to enjoy.
Answer: a) They demand a better understanding of the rules.
5. Which idiom means that something is wanted by many people?
a) Demand attention
b) In great demand
c) On high ground
d) A big task
Answer: b) In great demand
