address

🇺🇸 /əˈdres/ 🇬🇧 /əˈdres/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-A1
noun
A1

The place where someone lives or works, used for sending mail.

Please write your address on the form so we can send you the letter.

A1

A location on the internet or computer where you can find something.

You need to type the web address to visit the website.

R

A formal speech given to an audience.

The mayor gave an address to the people at the town meeting.

R

The proper way to call or refer to someone.

Use the correct address when speaking to your teacher.

verb
B2

To deal with or think about a problem or situation.

We need to address the issue of safety in our school.

R

To write where something should be sent on an envelope or package.

Remember to address the envelope before you mail it.

R

To give a formal speech to a group of people.

The principal will address the students at the assembly.

R

To speak directly to someone.

She addressed me by my first name when we met.

R

To use a specific name or title when talking to someone.

You should address your elders with respect.

translation

n. The place where someone lives or works, used for sending mail.; A location on the internet or computer where you can find something.; A formal speech given to an audience.; The proper way to call or refer to someone.
v. To deal with or think about a problem or situation.; To write where something should be sent on an envelope or package.; To give a formal speech to a group of people.; To speak directly to someone.; To use a specific name or title when talking to someone.

Word Forms

3rd Present addresses
Past addressed
Perfect addressed
Progressive addressing
Plural addresses