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address

/æˈdɹɛs/
Meanings
  • noun

    A location identified by a specific set of coordinates or by a street address and house number.

    - "The package was delivered to my address."
    - "Please meet me at the address I provided."
  • noun

    A speech or written composition presented to a group or assembly.

    - "The politician gave a powerful address to the crowd."
    - "The graduating class listened intently to the valedictorian's address."
Pronunciation
  1. /əˈdɹɛs/



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  2. /æˈdɹɛs/



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Synonyms

adroitness , discourse , harangue , ingenuity , lecture , oration , petition , readiness , speech , tact , beclothe , dight , put on , put the moves on , romance
Rhymes
Words rhyming with address
addresses , caresses , dresses , impresses , professes , presses
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. address (verb) : to speak or write to someone, especially formally

  2. adress (French) : a street number or name and number

Variants
List of all variants of address that leads to same result
address , addressed , addresser , addressers , addresses , addressing , address book , inside address , IP address , IP addresses , keynote address , keynote addresses , keynote speech , keynote speeches , public address system , public-address system , public-address systems , form of address , form/term of address , term of address , forwarding address , mailing address
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French 'addresser', from 'ad', to + 'resser', to direct or refer.

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. The White House in Washington D.C. has the address 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW.

  2. The term 'address' comes from the Old French word 'addresser', which means 'to direct or refer'.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. location: Addresses are a type of location that can be identified by a specific set of coordinates or a street address and house number.

  2. mailing address: A mailing address is a specific type of address used for mailing purposes.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Addresses have cultural significance in various contexts. In formal settings, such as weddings or graduations, a speech or address is a traditional part of the ceremony. In literature, addresses can be used to convey a character's thoughts or emotions. In art, addresses can be used as a visual representation of a location or place.

How to Memorize "address"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine the street name and house number. Visualize the location on a map.
    - Create a mental image of the address by breaking it down into smaller parts: street name, house number, and zip code.

  2. associate

    - Associate the address with a memorable landmark or building nearby.
    - Create an association between the address and a memorable event or experience.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'ROYGBIV' to remember the order of the colors in a rainbow, and remember the first letter of each color represents the first letter of a word in the address.
    - Use the mnemonic 'Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally' to remember the order of mathematical operations, and remember that 'A' stands for 'Address'.

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