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address vs misdirect

misdirect vs address

address is a noun but misdirect is not a noun.

address and misdirect both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
address Yes No Yes No
misdirect No No Yes No
As verbs, misdirect is a hyponym of address; that is, misdirect is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than address:
  • address: put an address on (an envelope)
  • misdirect: put a wrong address on
Other hyponyms of address include misaddress, instrument, re-address.
address (noun) misdirect (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) misdirect (verb)
adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting put a wrong address on
speak to lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
speak to someone corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
give a speech to
put an address on (an envelope)
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
direct a question at someone
address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question
access or locate by address
greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
Difference between address and misdirect

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