Thursday, August 18, 2016

address, a dress

Address or address ( one word ) means the number, street, and town of a home or  building --
Ask for her address, so you can send a postcard.
I got this letter back; I must have put the wrong address on it.

Address may also mean to write the name and street, town, and zip code on a letter or package --
Address the package to Mr. Shopper, Anytown.
How should I address the letter?

Address may also mean to use a particular form or title when speaking or writing to someone --
Make sure to address the judge as "your honor".
We address the president as "Mr. President".

Address or address may also mean a speech or statement --
He will address the voters on TV tonight, to ask for their support in the election.
He's asked to address the board of directors.

A dress or a dress ( two words ) means one ( a ) woman's garment, with a top and skirt in one piece ( dress ) --
She went downtown to buy a dress for the banquet.
She's hemming a dress; she'll be done soon.

Now that you know that, you can say --
"What's her address? I have a dress I'd like to send her."

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