Address (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈæd.res/

Definition

The number and street name of a place where someone lives or works, or a company is located.

Examples

• What is your home address?

• The letter was returned because of an incorrect address.

• Please write your full address on the application.

How to Use Address

address to (prepositional phrase)

To speak or write to a particular person or group. — "She will address her comments to the committee."

address an issue (collocation)

To deal with or try to solve a problem. — "The company must address this issue quickly."

address someone as (prepositional phrase)

To call or speak to someone using a particular title or name. — "He asked to be addressed as 'Doctor'."

Synonyms of Address

Words with a similar meaning to Address:

• location
• place
• residence
• domicile

Antonyms of Address

Words with the opposite meaning to Address:

• destination
• origin

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