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address

/əˈdɹɛs/noun, verb2 syllables

Address means: act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression.

Synonyms for address35

noun, as in (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored

computer address, reference

noun, as in written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location

destination, name and address

noun, as in the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

speech

noun, as in the ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion

savoir-faire

verb, as in act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

cover, treat, handle, plow, deal, do by, embrace, encompass, comprehend

verb, as in greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name

call, name, know as, be known as

verb, as in speak to someone

accost, come up to

verb, as in speak to

turn to

verb, as in give a speech to

speak

verb, as in put an address on (an envelope)

direct

also used for address

romance, put the moves on, beau, bedear, chase after, court, endear, make a move (on), make love, speak to, field

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What does address mean?18

verb

1

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression“This book deals with incest”

2

greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name“He always addresses me with ‘Sir’”

3

speak to someone

4

speak to“He addressed the crowd outside the window”

5

give a speech to“The chairman addressed the board of trustees”

6

put an address on (an envelope)

7

direct a question at someone

8

address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question

9

access or locate by address

10

adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting

noun

1

(computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored

2

written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location

3

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience“he listened to an address on minor Roman poets”

4

the ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion

5

the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with

6

the manner of speaking to another individual“he failed in his manner of address to the captain”

7

a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described

8

the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Address in a sentence

  • I know his address, but it's a secret.papabear
  • Not knowing his address, she didn't write to him.CM
  • He asked me my age, my name, my address, and so forth.CK
  • He said that if he knew her address, he would write to her.CK
  • Moreover, for your safety, we advise use of a substitute email address.fcbond
  • Come on, tell me your cellphone email address.Scott
  • As of tomorrow, this e-mail address will be invalid.CK
  • Whoever lost a bag with a glucose meter inside, contact this address.marcelostockle

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of address

as a noun

plural
addresses

as a verb

past tense
addressed
present participle
addressing
third-person singular
addresses
past participle
addressed