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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1522 COCA: 1028

address
1 address /əˈdrɛs/ verb
addresses; addressed; addressing
1 address
/əˈdrɛs/
verb
addresses; addressed; addressing
Learner's definition of ADDRESS
[+ object]
1 
: to write on an envelope, package, letter, etc., the name and address of the person or business it is being sent to（在信件、包裹等上）写收信人姓名地址
2 
a  : to speak to (a person or group)对…说话
b  : to use a specified name or title when speaking or writing to (someone)称呼 — + as
c  : to direct (spoken or written words) to someone（口头或书面上）对…表达
3 
: to give a formal speech to (a group of people)致辞；演讲
4 
formal : to give attention to (something) : to deal with (a matter, issue, problem, etc.)处理；应对
◊ If you address yourself to an issue or problem you give your attention to it.处理；关注
2 address /əˈdrɛs/ /ˈæˌdrɛs/ noun
plural addresses
2 address
/əˈdrɛs/ /ˈæˌdrɛs/
noun
plural addresses
Learner's definition of ADDRESS
[count]
1 
a  : the words and numbers that are used to describe the location of a building and that are written on letters, envelopes, and packages so that they can be mailed to that location住址；寄送地址
— see picture at mail
b  : the letters, numbers, and symbols that are used to direct an e-mail message or to show the location of a site on the Internet电子邮箱地址；互联网地址
2 
: a formal speech演说；致辞
— see also keynote address, public address system

form/term of address

: a word, name, or title that is used when speaking or writing to someone称呼
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1522 COCA: 1028

address

1 of 2

verb

ad·​dress ə-ˈdres How to pronounce address (audio)
a-,
 also  ˈa-ˌdres
addressed; addressing; addresses

transitive verb

1
a
: to mark directions for delivery on
address a letter
b
: to consign to the care of another (such as an agent or factor)
2
a
: to direct the efforts or attention of (oneself)
will address himself to the problem
b
: to deal with : treat
… intrigued by the chance to address important issues … I. L. Horowitz
3
a
: to communicate directly
addresses his thanks to his host
b
: to speak or write directly to
especially : to deliver a formal speech to
The president will address the nation by television.
4
: to greet by a prescribed form
how to address an archbishop
5
golf : to adjust the club and one's stance preparatory to hitting (the ball)
6
: to identify (something, such as a computer peripheral or memory location) by an address or a name for information transfer
7
archaic
a
: direct, aim
b
: to direct to go : send
8
archaic : to make ready
especially : dress

intransitive verb

obsolete : to direct one's speech or attentions
addresser noun

address

2 of 2

noun

ad·​dress ə-ˈdres How to pronounce address (audio)
 for senses 1, 2, & 3 also  ˈa-ˌdres
1
a
: a place where a person or organization may be communicated with
asked for her name, address, and phone number
b
: directions for delivery on the outside of an object (such as a letter or package)
an envelope with an illegible address
c
: the designation of place of delivery placed between the heading and salutation on a business letter
d
: the designation of an account from which one can send or receive email
an email address
2
a
: a location (as in the memory of a computer) where particular information is stored
b
: a series of usually alphanumeric characters that specifies the storage location (as on a network or in a computer's memory) of particular information
an Internet address
A unique number called an IP address identifies every computer that's connected to the Internet. An IP address looks something like this: 24.62.89.4. Each of the four parts of an IP address can have from one to three digits. Kim Komando
3
: a formal communication
especially : a prepared speech delivered to a special audience or on a special occasion
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
4
: dutiful and courteous attention especially in courtship
—usually used in plural
She spurned his addresses."Here is a young man wishing to pay his addresses to you, with everything to recommend him." Jane Austen
5
a
: readiness and capability for dealing (as with a person or problem) skillfully and smoothly : adroitness
b
obsolete : a making ready
also : a state of preparedness
6
a
: manner of bearing oneself
a man of rude address
b
: manner of speaking or singing : delivery
was pleased with the tenor's ease of address
7
golf : the stance of the player and the position of the club preparatory to hitting the ball

Synonyms

Verb

Noun

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tact, address, poise, savoir faire mean skill and grace in dealing with others.

tact implies delicate and considerate perception of what is appropriate.

questions showing a lack of tact

address stresses dexterity and grace in dealing with new and trying situations and may imply success in attaining one's ends.

brought it off with remarkable address

poise may imply both tact and address but stresses self-possession and ease in meeting difficult situations.

answered the accusations with unruffled poise

savoir faire is likely to stress worldly experience and a sure awareness of what is proper or expedient.

the savoir faire of a seasoned traveler

Example Sentences

Verb I've addressed the letter, but it still needs a stamp. The package is sealed; it just needs to be addressed. We spent the afternoon addressing invitations to all our friends. The letter was returned because it had been addressed incorrectly. She ignored most of the people at the table, addressing only the man who was sitting next to her. One of the characters addresses the audience directly throughout the play. Most of the speaker's remarks were addressed to those with experience in the industry. Before the awards were given, the mayor addressed the crowd. Noun Write your name, address, and phone number in the spaces provided. We listened to the President's inaugural address on the radio. She was asked to give a formal address at the ceremony. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
The emergency board’s proposal included a 24 percent wage increase by 2024 and larger bonuses, but did not address workers’ concerns with the carriers’ attendance policies. Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2022 One thing the new study did not address is how long the benefits of the combination vaccine would last, said Stanley Perlman, a microbiologist and immunologist at the University of Iowa. Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 But the commission officials also noted that the review by the City Attorney’s Office did not address key aspects of the purchases. Jeff Mcdonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 But the remaining two unions, who represent 57,000 workers slated to strike, are angry the recommendations don’t address a lack of sick days or attendance policies that penalize workers. Tyler Pager, Lauren Kaori Gurley And Jeff Stein, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Sep. 2022 Opponents said they were angered that a draft report done by the Office of Environmental Agency did not address those issues but concluded additional train traffic would have not have a negative effect on the community. Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 On Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a whirlwind of appearances on state TV, but didn’t address the retreat. Thomas Grove, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022 In their Wednesday response, Trump's team took umbrage at the government's approach but did not directly address that narrative of resistance and shifting statements on the documents. Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2022 Webster turned to apologize to Rathbun, who was in the courtroom but didn’t address the judge. Michael Kunzelman, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022
Noun
The Olmsted Falls PTA Council is sponsoring the signs, which are available by making a donation to the group and providing an address at which the sign will be placed. cleveland, 5 Sep. 2022 House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., attacked Democrats on a litany of issues, including inflation, in an address ahead of Biden's Thursday speech. Tyler Olson, Fox News, 5 Sep. 2022 Fresh off the best month of his presidency since the March 2021 COVID relief bill passed, President Biden delivered an address on the future of democracy last night in Philadelphia. David Faris, The Week, 2 Sep. 2022 Tonight’s speech will be the second from the president this week coming just days after an address on gun control from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 1 Sep. 2022 Once granted, it can often be served in various ways, even to an email address, regardless of where that company is headquartered or the digital information actually stored. Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022 Instead, Gorbachev expanded on his vision for the direction of socialism during an address in Beijing, delivered at a time when he was already known in China not only for his market reforms but an opening up of the Soviet political system. Simone Mccarthy, CNN, 31 Aug. 2022 Customs and Border Protection said migrants eligible for buses must have an address in the United States and check in regularly to maintain legal parole status. Tim Henderson, oregonlive, 27 Aug. 2022 Kahosay Sharifi is accused of shooting her father and brother-in-law just before 3 p.m. at an address listed in public records as her father’s home. Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 26 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English adressen "to guide, direct, set in order, mark with a destination," borrowed from Anglo-French adrescer, adresser "to make straight, direct, guide," from a- (going back to Latin ad- ad-) + drescer, dresser "to direct, put right" — more at dress entry 1

Noun

in part derivative of address entry 1, in part borrowed from Middle French adresce, adresse, noun derivative of adrescer, adresser

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 3a

Noun

1539, in the meaning defined at sense 4

Time Traveler
The first known use of address was in the 14th century

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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1522 COCA: 1028
address

noun¹

 1where you live/work生活或工作的地方ADJECTIVE | VERB + ADDRESS | ADDRESS + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤home, private住址；私人住址▸➤business辦公地址▸➤contact聯繫地址◇Please leave a contact address.請留下聯繫地址。➤forwarding, return（郵件的）轉發地址；回信地址◇There was no return address on the back of the envelope.信封背面沒有回信地址。➤mailing, postal, snail-mail郵寄地址；普通郵件地址▸➤billing賬單寄送地址▸➤full詳細地址◇Please write your full postal address.請寫下你的詳細郵寄地址。➤false, wrong假地址；錯誤地址◇He gave a false address to the police.他給了警察一個假地址。➤correct, right正確的地址▸➤useful有用的地址▸➤secret秘密地址VERB + ADDRESS➤give, leave, write提供地址；留下地址；寫地址ADDRESS + NOUN➤book地址簿PREPOSITION➤at a/the address在某地址◇I'm afraid there's nobody called Williams at this address.恐怕這個地址沒有叫威廉斯的人。PHRASES➤a change of address更改地址◇Please inform us of any change of address.如若更換地址，請通知我們。➤name and address姓名和地址➤no fixed address無固定住址◇a man of no fixed address一個居無定所的人
address

noun²

 2in computing計算機ADJECTIVE➤email電子郵件地址◇What's your email address?你的電子郵件地址是什麼？➤Internet, Web, website因特網網址；網址；網站地址
address

noun³

 3speech講演；講話ADJECTIVE | VERB + ADDRESS | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤short簡短講話▸➤commencement, farewell, inaugural, keynote, opening畢業典禮講話；告別講話；就職演說；（政治集會等場合作的）主旨演講；開幕詞▸➤welcoming歡迎詞▸➤public公開講話◇a public address system擴音系統➤radio, televised, television廣播講話；電視講話▸➤election選舉演說▸➤presidential總統演說VERB + ADDRESS➤deliver, give發表演說；作演講◇The Secretary General delivered the keynote address at the conference.秘書長在會上作了主旨發言。PREPOSITION➤in a/the address在講話中◇He gave details of the policy in an address to party members.他在對黨員的一次講話中對這一政策進行了具體闡述。➤address by⋯作的講話◇an address by the Dean of the University大學系主任的講話➤address to對⋯的講話◇a radio address to the nation對全國的廣播講話
address

verb¹

 1write name and address寫出姓名和地址ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERB➤correctly, properly (BrE) 正確寫出姓名和地址▸➤personally直接致函收信人◇The president did not reply to my letter although I addressed it to him personally.儘管我直接致函總統，他卻沒有給我回信。PREPOSITION➤to註明給⋯；致函⋯
address

verb²

 2say sth to sb對⋯講話ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERB➤by name, directly直呼名字；直接對某人講話◇She did not address him by name.她沒有直呼他的名字。◇He never addressed her directly.他從不直接跟她講話。PREPOSITION➤to向⋯說◇He addressed his comments to the chairman.他把意見說給主席聽。
address

verb³

 3deal with problem處理問題ADVERB | VERB + ADDRESS | PHRASES ADVERB➤directly, explicitly, specifically直接處理；明確處理；專門解決▸➤fully完全解決▸➤adequately恰當地處理◇These concerns were not adequately addressed in the report.這些問題在報告中沒有得到足夠的關注。➤successfully成功解決VERB + ADDRESS➤seek to尋求解決◇the problems we are seeking to address我們正在謀求解決的問題➤fail to未能解決PHRASES➤address yourself to sth致力於⋯◇The authors of the book address themselves to the question of unemployment.該書的作者們致力探討失業問題。

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