address · noun C /ˈæ.dres/
address (BUILDING DETAILS)
A1 the details of where a building is, including the building number, street name, city or town, etc.
Dictionary examples:
her business/home address
a change of address
Learner example:
Pl[ease] tell me your address. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Kurdish)
address (ELECTRONIC)
A1 a series of letters, numbers or punctuation marks referring to a Web site or e-mail destination
Dictionary example:
Do you have their Web address?
Learner example:
P.S [This] is my new e-mail address: xxxxxxxxx (Skills for Life (Entry 2); A2; Polish)
address · verb T /əˈdres/
address (DEAL WITH)
C1 to deal with a problem
Dictionary example:
We have to address the issue/problem before it gets worse.
Learner example:
You will have to admit the lack of any monthly publications addressing this issue. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Greek)
address (SPEAK)
C2 to speak to someone, or to give a speech to an audience
Dictionary example:
He addressed the crowd after receiving the award.
Learner example:
He inhaled deeply before addressing the group again. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Chinese)
address (BUILDING DETAILS)
C2 to write a name and address on an envelope or package
Dictionary example:
I spent the morning addressing wedding invitations.
Learner example:
The envelope was addressed to Kathleen. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Japanese)
