address
gb/ˈædɹˌɛs/ us/ˈædɹˌɛs/
A1
English
~ 1700
cím, intéz, szól, megold, elintéz, kezel, rendez, beszéd, megcímez, címez
NOUN
A1
1
cím
A1
Usage pattern:
[someone's] address
Please write your address at the top of the form.
Kérjük, írja a címét az űrlap tetejére.
I moved last month, so I have a new address.
Múlt hónapban elköltöztem, ezért új címem van.
The package was returned because the address was incorrect.
She asked for my email address to send me the files.
Learner examples
This is my home address.
Ez az otthoni címem.
I need your address to send the letter.
Szükségem van a címedre, hogy elküldjem a levelet.
He wrote his address on the paper.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'address' (place details) with 'dress' (clothing).
Meaning
Details of a place's location
Collocations
home address
|email address
|postal address
|change of address
|return address
Synonyms
location (General term for where something is; less precise than 'address'.)
Antonyms
unknown location (Indicates that the place is not identified.)
Themes
daily life
|communication
|travel
|daily_life
Definition
The name, number, and other details that tell where a place is.
The specific information that identifies the location of a building or place, used for sending mail or finding it.
VERB
B1
2
Usage pattern:
to address [someone/something]
The president will address the nation tonight.
Az elnök ma este beszédet intéz a nemzethez.
She addressed her comments to the entire team.
Megjegyzéseit az egész csapathoz intézte.
He addressed the audience with confidence.
Learner examples
The teacher addressed the students.
A tanár a diákokhoz szólt.
The mayor will address the people.
A polgármester beszédet intéz majd a lakossághoz.
He addressed his boss politely.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with writing someone's address; context clarifies meaning.
Meaning
Speak to someone directly or formally
Collocations
address an audience
|address a crowd
|address the nation
|address the meeting
Synonyms
speak to (More general; may be informal or formal.)
Antonyms
ignore (To deliberately not speak to or acknowledge someone.)
Themes
communication
|public speaking
|education
Definition
To speak to a person or group, often in a formal way.
To speak to someone, especially in a formal way, or to give a speech to an audience.
VERB
B2
3
Usage pattern:
to address [a problem/issue/concern]
We need to address these safety concerns immediately.
Azonnal kezelnünk kell ezeket a biztonsági aggályokat.
The company is addressing the issue of employee turnover.
A vállalat kezeli a munkaerő-fluktuáció problémáját.
She addressed the problem by hiring more staff.
Learner examples
We must address this problem now.
Most kell megoldanunk ezt a problémát.
They are addressing the issue of pollution.
Kezelik a környezetszennyezés problémáját.
He addressed her concerns quickly.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'address' here with mailing addresses; remember this is about dealing with issues.
Meaning
Deal with a problem or need
Collocations
address an issue
|address a concern
|address a problem
|address a challenge
Synonyms
tackle (Slightly more informal; suggests active effort.)
Antonyms
neglect (To fail to deal with a problem.)
Themes
problem solving
|business
|daily_life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To try to fix or improve a problem or situation.
To think about and begin to deal with a problem, situation, or need.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
4
beszéd
A2
The principal gave an inspiring address at graduation.
Az igazgató lelkesítő beszédet mondott a ballagáson.
Her keynote address was well received by the audience.
A nyitóbeszédét jól fogadta a közönség.
He delivered an address on climate change.
Learner examples
The president gave an address.
Az elnök beszédet mondott.
He made an address to the people.
Beszédet intézett az emberekhez.
She gave an opening address at the event.
Meaning
Formal speech or talk
Collocations
deliver an address
|keynote address
|opening address
Synonyms
speech (More general; can be formal or informal.)
Antonyms
silence (The absence of speech.)
Themes
public speaking
|communication
|education
Definition
A formal talk given to people.
A formal speech given to an audience.
VERB
A2
TECHNICAL
5
Usage pattern:
to address [an envelope/a package] to [someone]
Please address the envelope before mailing it.
Kérjük, címezze meg a borítékot, mielőtt feladja.
She addressed the package to her cousin in Canada.
A csomagot a Kanadában élő unokatestvérének címezte.
Make sure you address it clearly so it arrives safely.
Learner examples
I will address the letter now.
Most megcímzem a levelet.
She addressed the envelope to her friend.
A barátjának címezte a borítékot.
He addressed the box before sending it.
Meaning
Write location info on mail/package
Collocations
address an envelope
|address a letter
Synonyms
label (More general for marking something; not only for destinations.)
Antonyms
leave blank (To not write any destination details.)
Themes
daily life
|communication
|daily_life
Definition
To write where something should be sent on it.
To write the name and location details of the intended recipient on mail or a package.
Grammar
Dictionary form
address
IPA
GB/ˈædɹˌɛs/
US/ˈædɹˌɛs/
Syllables & stress
ad - dress (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (ad)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: address
- Plural: address, addresses
Verb
- Base: address
- 3rd Person Singular: addresses
- Present Participle: addressing
- Past: addressed
Word family
Forms
addresses
noun
addressing
verb
addressed
verb
Related words
addressee
noun C1
Advanced or less common
addressable
adjective
Expressions
address a problem
1/ədɹˈɛs ə pɹˈɑbləm/
fixed phrase
Deal with a specific problem
To try to fix a certain problem.
Examples
- We must address this problem before it gets worse.
- The manager addressed the problem by hiring more staff.
address someone as [title/name]
1/ˈædɹˌɛs sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈæz tˈɪtəlnəm/
fixed phrase
Call someone by title or name in speech
To use a title or name when speaking directly to someone.
Examples
- You should address the judge as 'Your Honor'.
- She addressed him as 'Doctor' even though they were friends.
form of address
1/fˈɔɹm əv ˈædɹˌɛs/
fixed phrase
Word/title used when speaking to someone directly
A word or title you use when talking to someone directly.
Examples
- 'Sir' is a polite form of address in English.
- Different cultures have different forms of address.