Definition

1. Noun:

   • The specific location where a person lives or an organization is situated: A set of information (street name, number, city, etc.) used to identify a place for mail delivery or location.
   • A formal speech delivered to an audience: A prepared talk given on a formal occasion.
   • The manner or style of speaking to someone: The way in which one verbally approaches or refers to another person.
   • Skill and tact in dealing with people: Social skill or poise.
   • (Computing) A unique identifier for a location in memory or on a network: A code specifying where information is stored or how a device can be reached.

2. Verb:

   • To speak to or communicate with someone: To direct one's speech or remarks to a person or group.
   • To write the destination details on a letter or package: To put an address on mail for delivery.
   • To direct one's attention or efforts toward a task or issue: To apply oneself to or deal with a specific matter.
   • To use a particular name or title for someone when speaking to them: To greet or refer to someone in a specified way.
   • To prepare to hit a golf ball by taking a stance: To adjust one's position and aim in golf.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:

  • Please write your full name and address on the form.
  • The president gave a televised address to the nation.
  • His polite address made a good impression on the guests.
  • What is the IP address of the server?

• Verb:

  • She will address the committee about her proposal.
  • Don't forget to address the envelope before you mail it.
  • We need to address the problem of rising costs immediately.
  • You should address the judge as "Your Honor."
  • The golfer took a moment to address the ball.

Advanced Usage

• "To address oneself to": To apply one's energy or attention to a specific task or problem.

  • He addressed himself to the difficult challenge with determination.

• "Form of address": The correct title or name to use when speaking to someone (e.g., Mr., Dr., Your Excellency).

  • The proper form of address for a bishop is "Your Grace."

Variants and Related Words

• Addressee (n): The person to whom a letter or package is addressed.

  • The addressee was not home to receive the parcel.

• Addressable (adj): Capable of being addressed, especially in computing.

  • Each device on the network has a unique addressable location.

Synonyms

• Noun (location): Location, whereabouts.
• Noun (speech): Speech, lecture, talk.
• Verb (speak to): Speak to, talk to, lecture.
• Verb (deal with): Tackle, handle, attend to.

Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Address" is not commonly used in phrasal verb constructions. Its meanings are typically expressed directly.)

Related Idioms

• "To address the issue": To deal with or give attention to a problem.

  • The manager promised to address the issue of workplace safety.

• "A keynote address": The main speech at a conference or large meeting, setting the central theme.

  • She was invited to give the keynote address at the technology summit.

Noun

1. social skill
2. the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball
3. written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location
4. a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described
5. the manner of speaking to another individual
   • he failed in his manner of address to the captain
6. the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
   • he listened to an address on minor Roman poets
7. the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with
8. (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored

Verb

1. adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting
2. speak to someone
3. act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
   • This book deals with incest
   • The course covered all of Western Civilization
   • The new book treats the history of China
4. access or locate by address
5. greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
   • He always addresses me with `Sir'
   • Call me Mister
   • She calls him by first name
6. address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question
7. direct a question at someone
8. put an address on (an envelope)
9. give a speech to
   • The chairman addressed the board of trustees
10. speak to
    • He addressed the crowd outside the window