Address

As a Noun

1. The details of a place where someone lives or an organization is located.
2. A formal speech delivered to an audience.
3. A set of characters identifying a location in digital communication (e.g., email address, web address).

As a Verb

1. To speak to someone, especially formally or publicly.
2. To deal with or focus on an issue or problem.
3. To write or direct information to a specific person or place.

As Other Form

• Addressee (Noun): The person to whom something is addressed.
• Addressing (Verb – Present Participle): The act of dealing with or directing communication to someone.

Word History

The word address comes from the Old French adresser, meaning “to direct, guide, or send,” derived from a- (to) and drecier (to arrange or straighten). Originally, it referred to directing speech or actions toward someone, later expanding to include physical locations and problem-solving.

Examples

1. Please write your address on the form.
2. The president gave an inspiring address to the nation.
3. We need to address this issue before it gets worse.
4. He addressed the letter to his old friend.

Synonyms

Location, speech, presentation, handling, resolve

Related Words

Communication, direction, destination, approach

Antonyms

Ignore, neglect, overlook, avoid