Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of address
"The official document contained several addresses for delivery, including my home and office locations."
In plain English: Addresses are specific locations where people live or work that help mail get to the right place.
"The new apartment building has three addresses on the same street."
Usage: Use addresses as a plural noun to refer to specific written or spoken messages directed at an audience, such as a speech, letter, or toast. Do not confuse this with using it as a verb, which means to deal with or discuss a particular topic.
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of address
"The lawyer addresses the jury before presenting his opening arguments."
In plain English: To address something means to talk directly about it or deal with a problem.
"The new policy addresses the issue of traffic congestion in the city center."
Usage: Use "addresses" to describe when someone speaks directly to a person or group, such as a mayor addressing a crowd. Do not use it to mean solving a problem; for that, use the phrase "addresses an issue."
Derived from the Latin ad (to) and dīcere (to say), this term originally meant to speak directly to someone or something. It later evolved in English to denote both formal communications sent by mail and the act of approaching a person with intent.