Addresses

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /əˈdrɛsɪz/

Definitions of addresses

noun the location where a person or organization can be reached or visited

Example Sentences

A1 She wrote her addresses in a notebook.

A2 The list of addresses was lost in the mail.

B1 The company database contains thousands of addresses.

B2 The addresses on file need to be updated regularly.

C1 The database administrator is responsible for managing all addresses.

C2 The addresses provided were verified for accuracy before mailing.

verb to speak to or write to (someone) in a formal way

Example Sentences

A1 She addresses her teacher as 'Miss Smith'.

A2 The letter addresses the issue of climate change.

B1 The company addresses customer complaints promptly.

B2 The president addresses the nation in a televised speech.

C1 The expert addresses the complex issues surrounding artificial intelligence.

C2 The renowned author addresses themes of identity and belonging in her latest novel.

Examples of addresses in a Sentence

formal The company sent out formal letters to all of its clients' addresses.

informal I'll need your addresses so I can send you an invitation.

slang Hey, can you shoot me your addresses real quick?

figurative The author's writing style cleverly addresses the complexities of human nature.

Grammatical Forms of addresses

past tense

addressed

plural

addresses

comparative

more addressed

superlative

most addressed

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 addresses

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'addresses' originated from the Latin word 'ad' meaning 'to' and 'directus' meaning 'straight'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the act of directing or guiding someone or something towards a particular place or person, the meaning of 'addresses' has evolved to also include written or spoken communications directed towards a specific individual or group.