discourse vs address

discourse and address both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
discourse	Yes	No	Yes	No
address	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, address is a hypernym of discourse; that is, address is a word with a broader meaning than discourse:

discourse: an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
address: the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

Other hypernyms of discourse include speech.

As verbs, address is a hypernym of discourse; that is, address is a word with a broader meaning than discourse:

Other hypernyms of discourse include cover, deal, handle, plow, treat.

discourse (noun)	address (noun)
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic	the ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion
extended verbal expression in speech or writing	the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)	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

discourse (verb)	address (verb)
talk at length and formally about a topic	adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting
carry on a conversation	speak to
to consider or examine in speech or writing	speak to someone
	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