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address vs apply

apply vs address

address is a noun but apply is not a noun.

address and apply both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
address Yes No Yes No
apply No No Yes No
As verbs, apply is a hypernym of address; that is, apply is a word with a broader meaning than address:
  • address: address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question
  • apply: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Other hypernyms of address include employ, use, utilise, utilize.
address (noun) apply (noun)
the ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion
the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described
written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location
the manner of speaking to another individual
(computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with
address (verb) apply (verb)
adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting ask (for something)
speak to refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
speak to someone put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
give a speech to coat, cover or smear a surface with
put an address on (an envelope) give or convey physically
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression avail oneself to
direct a question at someone ensure observance of laws and rules
address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question apply oneself to
access or locate by address be pertinent or relevant or applicable
greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name be applicable to; as to an analysis
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