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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