Pronunciation: /əˈdrɛs/

Definitions of address

noun a formal speech

Example Sentences

A1 My address is 123 Main Street.

A2 Can you give me your address so I can send you a letter?

B1 I need to update my address on my driver's license.

B2 The return address on the package was incorrect.

C1 The president will deliver an address to the nation tonight.

C2 The email address provided was invalid.

verb to speak or write to someone

Example Sentences

A1 She asked for his address so she could send him a birthday card.

A2 I need to address the issue of communication breakdown in our team meeting.

B1 The speaker will address the audience on the topic of climate change.

B2 The CEO addressed the concerns raised by the employees during the town hall meeting.

C1 The president will address the nation in a televised speech tonight.

C2 The professor addressed the criticisms of his research in a detailed response.

Examples of address in a Sentence

formal Please provide your current address for our records.

informal Can you tell me where you live?

slang Hey, what's your addy?

figurative We need to address the issue before it gets out of hand.

Grammatical Forms of address

past tense

addressed

plural

addresses

comparative

more addressing

superlative

most addressing

present tense

addresses

future tense

will address

perfect tense

have addressed

continuous tense

is addressing

singular

address

positive degree

address

infinitive

to address

gerund

addressing

participle

addressing

Origin and Evolution of address

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'address' originated from the Old French word 'adresser' which meant to direct or straighten. It was derived from the Latin word 'ad' meaning to and 'directus' meaning straight.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'address' evolved to refer to the location where someone lives or works, as well as the act of speaking or writing to someone. It has also come to encompass the specific details needed to locate or contact someone, such as a street name and number.