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English noun: address | |||
| 1. | address (communication) (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored | ||
| Synonyms | computer address, reference | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | code, computer code | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | argument, parameter, uniform resource locator, universal resource locator, URL | ||
| Domain category | computer science, computing | ||
| 2. | address (location) the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | geographic point, geographical point | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | abode, business address, mailing address, residence, street address | ||
| 3. | address (communication) the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience | ||
| Samples | He listened to an address on minor Roman poets. | ||
| Synonyms | speech | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | speech act | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | allocution, colloquium, discourse, dithyramb, impromptu, inaugural, inaugural address, lecture, litany, oral presentation, oratory, preaching, public lecture, public speaking, sermon, speaking, speechmaking, talk | ||
| Instance hyponym | Gettysburg Address | ||
| Part holonym | body, close, closing, conclusion, end, ending, introduction | ||
| 4. | address (communication) the manner of speaking to another individual | ||
| Samples | He failed in his manner of address to the captain. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | delivery, manner of speaking, speech | ||
| 5. | address (communication) a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | street sign | ||
| 6. | address (communication) written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location | ||
| Synonyms | destination, name and address | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | direction, instruction | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | return address | ||
| Part holonym | postal code, postcode, ZIP, ZIP code | ||
| Part meronym | letter, missive | ||
| 7. | address (attribute) the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | stance | ||
| Domain category | golf, golf game | ||
| 8. | address (attribute) social skill | ||
| Synonyms | savoir-faire | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | tact, tactfulness | ||
English verb: address | |||
| 1. | address (communication) speak to | ||
| Samples | He addressed the crowd outside the window. | ||
| Synonyms | turn to | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | communicate, intercommunicate | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | address, ask, call | ||
| 2. | address (communication) give a speech to | ||
| Samples | The chairman addressed the board of trustees. | ||
| Synonyms | speak | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | blaze away, harangue, keynote, memorialise, memorialize | ||
| Entail | speak, talk | ||
| 3. | address (communication) put an address on (an envelope) | ||
| Synonyms | direct | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | label | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | instrument, misaddress, misdirect, re-address | ||
| 4. | address (competition) direct a question at someone | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | aim, direct, place, point, target | ||
| 5. | address (consumption) address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something to somebody. Somebody ----s somebody PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize | ||
| 6. | address (social) greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name | ||
| Samples | He always addresses me with `Sir'. Call me Mister. She calls him by first name. | ||
| Synonyms | call | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | address, turn to | ||
| Verb group | call, name | ||
| 7. | address (possession) access or locate by address | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | access | ||
| Domain category | computer science, computing | ||
| 8. | address (communication) act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression | ||
| Samples | This book deals with incest. The course covered all of Western Civilization. The new book treats the history of China. | ||
| Synonyms | cover, deal, handle, plow, treat | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | broach, initiate | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | discourse, discuss, talk about, theologise, theologize | ||
| Verb group | comprehend, cover, do by, embrace, encompass, handle, treat | ||
| 9. | address (communication) speak to someone | ||
| Synonyms | accost, come up to | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | come, come up | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | approach, greet, recognise, recognize | ||
| 10. | address (change) adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | adjust, align, aline, line up | ||
| Domain category | golf, golf game | ||
Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
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