Pronunciation

/əˈdres/

Definitions

Noun

1. The act of giving or delivering a message to a person or organization: He typed out his letter and addressed it to the editor.
2. A location where someone lives or works: The package was sent to her home address.
3. A speech or statement directed to a particular person or group: His address on climate change was well-received.
4. Personal information, such as name and street address: Please fill in your mailing address.

Verb

1. To write or label with the name, number, or destination: I need to address these envelopes before I can mail them.
2. To communicate directly to (a person or group): The mayor addressed the crowd during the ceremony.
3. To deal with or give attention to: We should address the issue of poverty in our community.

Preposition

To direct or point to: Point your camera at my address on the board.

Phrases

• “Send an email to their address” means to send a message to a specific email address.
• “Give me your address” is a request for someone’s contact details.
• “Address the envelope correctly” is a reminder to put the right postal information on an envelope.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “He included his address on the bottom of the letter.”
• Verb: “She addressed the crowd at the conference, sharing her thoughts on the topic.”
• Preposition: “The letter was addressed to John Smith at 123 Main St.”

Synonyms

• Direct
• Send
• Communicate
• Address oneself to
• Adress (informal, British spelling)
• Target
• Deal with
• Focus on