past form and past participle
Dealt with a problem, question, or need by thinking about it or taking action.
The new policy addressed the safety problem.
The safety problem has been addressed.
American English
How to pronounce addressed
verbB1Very common word
uhDREHST
/əˈdɹɛst̚/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of address
Addressed is used for both the simple past and the past participle of address.
Dealt with a problem, question, or need by thinking about it or taking action.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
past form and past participle
Spoke directly to a person or group, often in a formal way.
The mayor addressed the crowd at the rally.
The audience was addressed by the mayor after lunch.
past form and past participle
Wrote a name and location on a letter or package so it could be delivered, or had that information written on it.
I addressed the envelope to Maria Lopez.
The package was addressed to the wrong office.
Useful expressions
the address where someone lives
The form asks for your home address.
to deal with a problem or subject that needs attention
We must address the issue today.
to use a particular name or title when speaking to someone
The staff address her as Ms. Patel.
Related words & forms
The verb keeps the final double s: addresses, addressed, addressing.