Meaning & use

address

noun·Everyday

The specific details of a location, such as a street and number, where mail is delivered.

See it in a sentence

Please write your home address clearly on the front of the envelope.

The company moved to a new address downtown after outgrowing its old office.

A note on using this word

As a verb, address means to speak formally to a group or to deal directly with a problem, such as 'address the committee' or 'address a concern'.

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To speak directly and formally to a person or group, or to deal with an issue.

The mayor will address the city council about the new budget tomorrow.

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