English dictionary
address
nounPronunciation
əˈdɹɛs
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion
noun
- the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball
noun
- (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
noun
- written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location
noun
- a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described
noun
- the manner of speaking to another individual
noun
- the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
noun
- the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with
verb
- adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting
verb
- speak to
verb
- give a speech to
verb
- speak to someone
verb
- put an address on (an envelope)
verb
- act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
verb
- direct a question at someone
verb
- address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question
verb
- access or locate by address
verb
- greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
Example sentences
he failed in his manner of address to the captain
he listened to an address on minor Roman poets
He addressed the crowd outside the window
The chairman addressed the board of trustees
This book deals with incest
The course covered all of Western Civilization
The new book treats the history of China
He always addresses me with ‘Sir’
Call me Mister
She calls him by first name