ADDRESS


Meaning of ADDRESS in English

■ noun

1》 the particulars of the place where a person lives or an organization is situated.

2》 Computing a binary number identifying a location in a data storage system or computer memory.

3》 a formal speech.

↘ archaic a person's manner of speaking.

↘( ~es ) archaic courteous or amorous approaches.

4》 dated skill, dexterity, or readiness.

■ verb

1》 write someone's name and ~ on (an envelope or parcel).

2》 speak formally to.

↘( ~ something to ) direct one's remarks to.

3》 think about and begin to deal with.

4》 Golf prepare to hit (the ball).

Derivatives

~ee noun

~er noun

Origin

ME (as v. in the senses 'set upright' and 'guide, direct'): from OFr., based on L. ad- 'towards' + directus (see direct ).

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