Address

/əˈdrɛs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A place where someone lives or a business is located.

Please send the package to my new address.

The details that indicate where a building or a person can be found.

Make sure to write the address correctly on the envelope.

A formal speech or written communication directed to a specific audience.

The president delivered an address to the nation on New Year's Eve.

verb

To speak to or direct attention to someone.

She will address the crowd before the event starts.

To deal with or discuss a particular issue.

The committee will address the concerns raised by the community.

To write the name and address of the recipient on an envelope or package.

Don't forget to address the envelope before sending it.

Middle English (as a verb): from Old French 'adresser', from 'a-' (to) + 'dresser' (to set up)

address the issue

To deal with a problem or situation.

home address

The specific location where someone lives.

address someone

To direct speech or communication to a person.

locate

To identify or determine the location of something.

communicate

To share or exchange information.

speech

The expression of thoughts and feelings by articulating sounds.

To lay it down

He really laid it down during his address at the rally.

Give someone the 411

I need to address you on what happened last night.