Another Word for Address: 19 Synonyms with Examples
As a verb, address means to deal with a problem, to speak to people, or to direct something to someone. The noun is where someone lives or a formal speech.
As a verb: deal with
- tackle
- deal with
- handle
- attend to
- confront
- take on
- respond to
As a verb: speak to
- speak to
- talk to
- lecture
- give a speech to
As a noun: a formal speech
- speech
- talk
- lecture
- oration
- presentation
As a noun: where someone lives
- home
- residence
- location
- postal address
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How they differ
Synonyms share a meaning, not always a tone. Here is when to pick each of the main options.
- tackle
- Deals with a difficult problem with energy and determination.
- deal with
- Plainer; takes action on something.
- handle
- Manages a situation, often well.
- confront
- Faces a problem directly, even if it is uncomfortable.
- respond to
- Answers or reacts to a point, criticism or request.
- speech
- Plainer than a formal address.
Example sentences
- tackle: The new plan tackles the backlog of repairs first.
- deal with: The help desk deals with most problems in under an hour.
- handle: She handled the difficult questions calmly.
- confront: The school finally confronted its bullying problem.
- respond to: The author responds to each criticism in turn.
- speech: The head teacher's speech was short and warm.
Opposite of address
- ignore
- avoid
- neglect
- evade
More from WordNet
Less common or more specialised words WordNet lists for other senses of “address”. Check the meaning before you use one.
verb: speak, direct
noun: reference
WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Used under the WordNet licence.
Frequently asked questions
What is another word for “address”?
The most useful alternatives are “tackle”, “deal with”, “handle”, “attend to”, “confront”. For the main sense (deal with), “tackle” is usually the closest swap.
What is the difference between “tackle” and “deal with”?
tackle: Deals with a difficult problem with energy and determination. deal with: Plainer; takes action on something.
What is the opposite of “address”?
Common antonyms are “ignore”, “avoid”, “neglect”, “evade”.