misaddress
/'misə'dres/
Definition
- Verb:
- To put an incorrect address on something: To write or apply a wrong destination address, typically on a letter or parcel, causing it to be sent to the wrong place.
- To direct something incorrectly: To send or route something to an unintended recipient or location due to an addressing error.
Examples of Usage
- Verb:
- I accidentally misaddressed the package, so it was delivered to my old apartment.
- The clerk misaddressed several envelopes, resulting in a significant delay.
- To misaddress a formal invitation is considered a serious faux pas.
Advanced Usage
- "to misaddress a communication": To incorrectly direct any form of correspondence, not just physical mail.
- The email was misaddressed to the entire department instead of just the manager.
Variants and Related Words
- Misdirect (verb): To send in the wrong direction or to the wrong person. Often used interchangeably with "misaddress" for mail.
- The court documents were misdirected to a neighboring firm.
Synonyms
- Misdeliver: To deliver to the wrong address.
- Mislabel: To attach an incorrect label, which can include address information.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs.)
Related Idioms
(There are no common idioms specifically using "misaddress".)
Verb
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put a wrong address on
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misdirect the letter
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