Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Address
The word 'address' can mean a place where someone lives or works, like a house number and street name. It can also mean to talk to someone about something.
You can say 'address' like this: 'uh-dress' when you mean a place, and 'ad-dress' when you mean to talk to someone.
The word 'address' comes from the Latin word 'directus', which means 'to direct' or 'to guide'. It has been used in English for a long time!