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Word: Address
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English (as a verb in the senses ‘set upright’ and ‘guide, direct’, hence ‘write directions for delivery on’ and ‘direct spoken words to’): from Old French, based on Latin ad- ‘towards’ + directus (see direct). The noun is of mid 16th-century origin in the sense ‘act of approaching or speaking to someone’
əˈdrɛs
the particulars of the place where someone lives or an organization is situated
Short Definition:particulars of place
Examples:- they exchanged addresses and agreed to keep in touch
a formal speech delivered to an audience
Short Definition:speech
Examples:- an address to the European Parliament
skill, dexterity, or readiness
Short Definition:skill/readiness
Examples:- he rescued me with the most consummate address
Word: Address
Speech Type: Verb
əˈdrɛs
write the name and address of the intended recipient on (an envelope, letter, or parcel)
Short Definition:write address on
Examples:- I addressed my letter to him personally
speak to (a person or an assembly)
Short Definition:speak to
Examples:- she addressed the open-air meeting
think about and begin to deal with (an issue or problem)
Short Definition:consider/deal with
Examples:- a fundamental problem has still to be addressed
take up one's stance and prepare to hit (the ball)
Short Definition:(golf) prepare to hit ball
Examples:- ensure that your weight is evenly spread when you address the ball
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