abode noun/əˈbəʊd/US pronunciation symbol/-ˈboʊd/ n [C usually singular]the place where someone livesformal The defendant is of no fixed abode (= has no permanent home).humorous Welcome to my humble abode!demand verb (REQUEST)/dɪˈmɑːnd/US pronunciation symbol/-ˈmænd/ v [T]to ask for something forcefully, in a way that shows that you do not expect to be refusedI demanded an explanation.The car workers' union is demanding a 7% pay rise this year.He has always demanded the highest standards of behaviour from his children.[+ speech] "And where do you think you're going?" demanded the police officer.[+ to infinitive] I demand to see the manager.[+ that ] She demanded that he return the books he borrowed from her.demand verb (NEED)/dɪˈmɑːnd/US pronunciation symbol/-ˈmænd/ v [T]to need something such as time, effort, or a particular qualityThis is a very difficult piece of music to play - it demands a lot of concentration.He seems to lack many of the qualities demanded of (= needed by) a successful politician.overcome verb (DEAL WITH)/ˌəʊ.vəˈkʌm/US pronunciation symbol/ˌoʊ.vɚ-/ v (overcame, overcome)[I or T] to defeat or succeed in controlling or dealing with somethingJuventus overcame Ajax in a thrilling match.to overcome difficulties/obstacles/problems/resistanceEventually she managed to overcome her shyness in class.Twenty thousand demonstrators sang "We shall overcome" as they marched through Washington today.overcome verb (UNABLE TO ACT)/ˌəʊ.vəˈkʌm/US pronunciation symbol/ˌoʊ.vɚ-/ v (overcame, overcome)[T usually passive] to prevent someone from being able to act or think in the usual wayThey were overcome by fumes from the fire and had to be carried out of their houses.Overcome with/by emotion, she found herself unable to speak for a few minutes.dreadfully adverb (BADLY)/ˈdred.fəl.i/ advextremely badlyShe behaved dreadfullydreadfully adverb (VERY)/ˈdred.fəl.i/ advmainly UK extremelyHe was dreadfully upset.I'm dreadfully sorry - I really am.
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