In great demand Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɡɹeɪt/ /dɪˈmænd

in GRAYT di-MAND

UK

ˈɪn/ /ɡɹˈeɪt/ /dɪmˈɑːnd

in grayt di-MAHND

Definition

If something is 'in great demand', many people want it, ask for it, or try to get it.

Usage & Nuances

Often used with products, skills, or people. It is a formal or neutral phrase. Common in job, business, and market contexts: 'engineers are in great demand'. Do not use for trivial or negative things.

• Spanish: muy solicitado - muy demandado
• Portuguese (BR): muito procurado - muito requisitado
• Portuguese (PT): muito procurado - muito requisitado
• Chinese (Simplified): 非常受欢迎 - 很抢手
• Chinese (Traditional): 非常受歡迎 - 很搶手
• Hindi: बहुत मांग में
• Arabic: محل طلب كبير - مطلوب للغاية
• Bengali: চাহিদা বেশি - খুবই চাহিদাসম্পন্ন
• Russian: в большом спросе
• Japanese: 非常に需要がある - 引っ張りだこ
• Vietnamese: được săn đón - có nhu cầu cao
• Korean: 수요가 많다 - 인기 있다
• Turkish: çok talep gören - büyük talep gören
• Urdu: انتہائی طلب میں - بہت زیادہ مانگ میں
• Indonesian: sangat dibutuhkan - sangat diminati

Example Sentences

Good nurses are in great demand.

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This brand of phones is in great demand.

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Fresh fruit is in great demand during summer.

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After the movie won an award, the director was suddenly in great demand.

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Electric cars are in great demand these days.

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Tutors who speak multiple languages are always in great demand.

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