adjective Common

addressed

uh-DREHST

Addressed (adjective) means marked or labeled with a specific address or recipient. Example: “The letter was addressed to the wrong department.”

adjective

Marked or labeled with a specific address or recipient.

"The letter was addressed to the wrong department."

verb

Past tense of address: spoke to, or dealt with.

"She addressed the crowd for nearly an hour."

"The company addressed the complaint within a day."

How to Use Addressed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHaving had an address written on it, or having been spoken to / dealt with.

Word Forms

more addressed comparative, most addressed superlative

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Rhymes for addressed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “addressed” mean?

The word “addressed” means marked or labeled with a specific address or recipient. In plain terms, having had an address written on it, or having been spoken to / dealt with.

How do you pronounce “addressed”?

“Addressed” is pronounced uh-DREHST (/əˈdɹɛst/ in IPA).

How do you use “addressed” in a sentence?

Here is “addressed” used in a sentence: “The letter was addressed to the wrong department.”

What part of speech is “addressed”?

Depending on how it is used, “addressed” can be an adjective and a verb.

Is “addressed” a common word?

“Addressed” is a fairly common word in modern English.

How many meanings does “addressed” have?

“Addressed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: marked or labeled with a specific address or recipient.