address
1. (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored (Freq. 21) • Syn: computer address, reference • Topics: computer science, computing • Hypernyms: code, computer code • Hyponyms: argument, parameter, URL, uniform resource locator, universal resource locator 2. the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with (Freq. 5) • Hypernyms: geographic point, geographical point • Hyponyms: mailing address, street address, residence, abode, business address 3. the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience (Freq. 3) - he listened to an address on minor Roman poets • Syn: speech • Derivationally related forms: speak (for: speech), speechify (for: speech) • Hypernyms: speech act • Hyponyms: allocution, colloquium, dithyramb, impromptu, inaugural address, inaugural, lecture, public lecture, talk, litany, oratory, oratory, speechmaking, speaking, oral presentation, sermon, discourse, preaching • Instance Hyponyms: Gettysburg Address • Part Meronyms: body, introduction, conclusion, end, close, closing, ending 4. the manner of speaking to another individual (Freq. 1) - he failed in his manner of address to the captain • Hypernyms: manner of speaking, speech, delivery 5. a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described • Hypernyms: street sign 6. written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location • Syn: destination, name and address • Hypernyms: direction, instruction • Hyponyms: return address • Part Holonyms: letter, missive • Part Meronyms: ZIP code, ZIP, postcode, postal code 7. the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball • Topics: golf, golf game • Hypernyms: stance 8. social skill • Syn: savoir-faire • Hypernyms: tact, tactfulness
1. speak to (Freq. 16) - He addressed the crowd outside the window • Syn: turn to • Derivationally related forms: addressee • Hypernyms: communicate, intercommunicate • Hyponyms: ask, call • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s somebody 2. give a speech to (Freq. 5) - The chairman addressed the board of trustees • Syn: speak • Derivationally related forms: speech (for: speak), speaking (for: speak), addressee • Hyponyms: blaze away, memorialize, memorialise, keynote, harangue • Entailment: speak, talk • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s somebody - Somebody ----s (for: speak) 3. put an address on (an envelope) (Freq. 4) • Syn: direct • Derivationally related forms: addressee • Hypernyms: label • Hyponyms: misdirect, misaddress, instrument, re-address • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s something PP 4. direct a question at someone (Freq. 2) • Derivationally related forms: addressee • Hypernyms: target, aim, place, direct, point • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s something PP 5. address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question (Freq. 1) • Derivationally related forms: addressable • Hypernyms: use, utilize, utilise, apply, employ • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s something to somebody - Somebody ----s somebody PP 6. greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name - He always addresses me with 'Sir' - Call me Mister - She calls him by first name • Syn: call • Hypernyms: turn to • Verb Group: name, call • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s somebody something 7. access or locate by address • Topics: computer science, computing • Hypernyms: access • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s something 8. act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression - This book deals with incest - The course covered all of Western Civilization - The new book treats the history of China • Syn: cover, treat, handle, plow, deal • Derivationally related forms: treatment (for: treat), coverage (for: cover) • Hypernyms: broach, initiate • Hyponyms: theologize, theologise, discourse, talk about, discuss • Verb Group: treat, handle, do by, embrace, encompass, comprehend, cover • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s something - Somebody ----s somebody - Something ----s something - Somebody ----s PP (for: deal) 9. speak to someone • Syn: accost, come up to • Derivationally related forms: addressee • Hypernyms: come, come up • Hyponyms: greet, recognize, recognise, approach • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s somebody 10. adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting • Topics: golf, golf game • Hypernyms: align, aline, line up, adjust • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s something
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