addresses
addresses — noun
- addressessingular
- addressesesplural
1. the information that shows where someone lives or works, such as a house number,
the information that shows where someone lives or works, such as a house number, street name, and town or city, used when sending mail or finding a place.
Please write your home address clearly on the top left corner of the envelope.
write + address + on + envelope
The Watanabe family moved last month, so their old address is no longer correct.
Kwame checked the delivery address twice before mailing the package to his cousin.
The postal worker returned the wedding invitation because the street name was missing.
- location
more general; can refer to any place, not just where mail is sent
- whereabouts
more informal and often used about finding someone
用法筆記
Often used with the verbs 'write', 'give', 'change', or 'check'. The full address usually includes the house number, street name, city, and postcode.
常見錯誤
2. the specific building, home, or location where a person lives, thought of as a p
the specific building, home, or location where a person lives, thought of as a physical place that can be visited or found.
Detective Olu visited the suspect's last known address but found nobody home.
last known address — formal/official use
International students must list their permanent home address on the registration form.
The charity sent food to addresses of elderly people who could not shop.
The hospital asked Wei for his next of kin and home address on the form.
用法筆記
Refers to the actual building or place of residence itself — not the written details for mailing. While sense 1 names the street/city information, this sense points to the physical home that can be visited or searched. Common in official records and police reports.
3. a set of characters, such as a name followed by @ and a domain name, that other
a set of characters, such as a name followed by @ and a domain name, that other people use to send you emails or find a website on the internet.
Nora asked for Leo's email address so she could send him the meeting notes.
email address — the @ symbol pattern
Type the website address into the browser bar and press Enter to visit the page.
Hannah created a new email address for jobs because her old one sounded too informal.
The company rebranded and changed its web address; old links now point to the new page.
用法筆記
When referring to a website, 'address' can also be called 'URL' or 'web address'. For email, always say 'email address'.
常見錯誤
4. a specific location inside a computer's memory, identified by a short code made
a specific location inside a computer's memory, identified by a short code made of numbers and letters, where data is kept for the system to find.
The programmer found the bug by checking the memory address where data was stored.
memory address — computing context
While debugging a crash, the engineer checked each memory address for corrupted data.
debugging context: check + each memory address + in RAM
Tom checked the server error log and found a crash report at memory address 0xFF3A2B.
The technician explained that the printer's firmware stores each setting at a specific memory address.
- memory location
means the same thing but is less technical in tone
用法筆記
Almost always used in technical computing contexts. Not confused with other senses because the domain is very specific.
5. a formal spoken presentation given to a group of people who have gathered for a
a formal spoken presentation given to a group of people who have gathered for a special occasion, such as a ceremony or political event.
The president delivered an address to the nation on the anniversary of independence.
deliver + address + to + audience (formal verb-noun pattern)
Professor Chen gave a moving address at the graduation ceremony that made many parents cry.
Aisha prepared her keynote address for weeks before the climate conference in Nairobi.
The dean's welcome address to new students included practical tips for surviving the first year.
用法筆記
Typically used with the verbs 'give', 'deliver', or 'make'. A 'keynote address' is the main speech at a conference or large event. More formal than 'speech'.
常見錯誤
addresses — verb
- addressespresent simple I / you / we / they
- addresseses3rd person singular
- addressesing-ing form
- addressesedpast simple
1. to say something directly to a particular person or group of people, especially
to say something directly to a particular person or group of people, especially in a formal or official setting; or to write a message intended for a specific reader.
The prime minister will address parliament tomorrow morning about the new education policy.
address + [institution] — formal political context
Priya addressed her resignation letter to the head of the human resources department.
When you write to the housing committee, address your noise complaint to the chairperson directly.
The judge addressed the jury before they left the courtroom to begin their discussion.
文法句型
address + [person/group]
address + [audience] + as/in/with [form of address]
用法筆記
The object is always the person or group being spoken to, not the topic. To talk about the topic, use 'address [person] about/on [topic]'. For informal conversation, use 'speak to' or 'talk to' instead.
常見錯誤
2. to give your attention to a problem, question, or task and take action to try to
to give your attention to a problem, question, or task and take action to try to solve it or deal with it properly.
The school board held a special meeting to address parents' concerns about classroom safety.
address + [concern/issue/problem] — formal action pattern
Our team must address the software bug before releasing the update.
The report addresses three main questions about how the city can reduce traffic jams.
Maria addressed the issue of low staff morale by organising weekly team-building activities.
- ignore
to intentionally not give attention to a problem
文法句型
address + [problem/issue/question/concern]
用法筆記
The object is the problem or topic itself (not the person). Common objects: 'issue', 'problem', 'concern', 'question', 'need'. This sense is more formal than 'deal with' or 'handle'.
常見錯誤
3. to write the name and delivery details of the person you are sending something t
to write the name and delivery details of the person you are sending something to, on the front of an envelope, parcel, or package.
Yuki addressed the parcel to her grandmother and took it to the post office.
address + [parcel/package] + to + [recipient]
All the wedding invitations were addressed by hand using beautiful calligraphy pens.
Leo addressed the envelope to the wrong street and had to get it back.
Before posting the birthday card to her niece, Fatima addressed it in her neatest handwriting.
文法句型
address + [envelope/parcel/package] + to + [person/place]
用法筆記
Often used in the passive ('the letter was addressed to...'). The person or place you are sending to follows 'to'. If no recipient follows, the location is implied ('an addressed envelope').
常見錯誤
4. to stand in the correct position next to a golf ball, with the club pointed at i
to stand in the correct position next to a golf ball, with the club pointed at it, ready to hit it.
Tomas took a breath and addressed the ball before starting his swing.
address + the ball — golf terminology
The golf instructor showed Kim how to address the ball with her feet apart.
Under USGA rules, a golfer cannot move the ball after addressing it on the fairway.
Carlos addressed the ball calmly, ignoring the noise from the crowd behind him.
- take aim
more general; used in many sports, not just golf
文法句型
address + [ball]
用法筆記
A technical term in golf. 'Addressing the ball' means taking your stance and positioning the clubhead behind the ball. Once you 'address' it, you must not move the ball accidentally — this counts as a stroke.