address

noun
UK: /əˈdres/
US: /ˈæd.res/

  1. A place where someone lives or an organization is located.

    1. My address is 20 Main Street [ ] [ ]
    2. Please send the letter to the company's main address in London. [ ] [ ]

  2. The particulars of a place where someone lives or an organization can be found, especially when these are written on a letter or parcel.

    1. Write your address on the form. [ ] [ ]
    2. I need your email address to send you the photos from the party. [ ] [ ]

  3. A formal speech.

    1. The president gave an important address. [ ] [ ]
    2. She gave a moving address about the importance of education for all. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

residence tackle location lecture speech handle
address verb

  1. To write an address on an envelope or parcel.

    1. Address the letter carefully. [ ] [ ]
    2. She addressed the package to her sister in Australia. [ ] [ ]

  2. To speak to someone.

    1. He addressed the crowd. [ ] [ ]
    2. The manager addressed the team about the new project guidelines. [ ] [ ]

  3. To give attention to or deal with a matter or problem.

    1. We need to address this issue. [ ] [ ]
    2. The government is trying to address the problem of unemployment. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "address" in English means: A place where someone lives or an organization is located., The particulars of a place where someone lives or an organization can be found, especially when these are written on a letter or parcel., A formal speech..

The phonetic transcription of "address" is /əˈdres/ in British English and /ˈæd.res/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "address": residence, tackle, location, lecture, speech, handle.

Example usage of "address": "My address is 20 Main Street". More examples on the page.