addressed

Thân thiện

The mail carrier delivered a letter addressed to the new neighbor.

Definition

Adjective 1. Marked with a destination: Specifically used to describe a letter, envelope, or package that has a recipient's name and location written on it, indicating where it should be delivered. 2. Dealt with or spoken to directly: Used to describe a person or group that has been spoken to, or a problem, issue, or topic that has been considered or handled.

Usage

The primary use of addressed is as an adjective. It is often used with the verb 'to be' (e.g., is addressed, was addressed) or as a past participle in passive constructions.

Examples

• Marked with a destination:

  • The package was addressed to the wrong apartment.
  • Please ensure the envelope is properly addressed before you mail it.
  • I throw away all mail addressed to 'resident'.

• Dealt with or spoken to directly:

  • The speaker addressed the crowd, and his remarks were well-received. (Here, 'addressed' is the past tense of the verb 'to address'. The adjective form would be: The crowd was addressed by the speaker.)
  • Your concerns have been noted and will be addressed in the next meeting.
  • The report addressed the key challenges facing the industry. (Verb form) / The key challenges were addressed in the report. (Adjective/participle form)

Advanced Usage

• Self-addressed envelope: An envelope on which you have written your own address, so it can be returned to you.
  • Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your application.

Variants and Related Words

• Address (verb): To write a destination on something; to speak to someone; to deal with an issue.
• Address (noun): The details of a location; a formal speech.
• Addressee (noun): The person to whom something, especially a letter, is addressed.
• Unaddressed (adjective): Not marked with a destination; not dealt with.
  • The unaddressed mail was returned to the sender.

Synonyms

• Directed: (e.g., mail directed to a person).
• Superscribed: (formal, for writing an address on something).
• Handled: (for a problem or issue that has been addressed).

Antonyms

• Unaddressed
• Misdirected (specifically for mail sent to the wrong place).

Related Phrases

• To be addressed to the chair: A formal phrase meaning a comment or question in a meeting is directed to the person in charge (the chairperson).
  • All points of order must be addressed to the chair.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. (of mail) marked with a destination
   • I throw away all mail addressed to `resident'