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readdress

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌriːəˈdrɛs/

KK: /riˈædrɛs/

verb
Definition

To deal with or speak about something again, often to correct or improve it.


Example

The manager decided to readdress the team's concerns in the next meeting.


Tense Forms

Past: readdressed

Past Participle: readdressed


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you get a chance to look over the project proposal?
Sloth B
Yeah, I think it’s good, but we might need to readdress a few points.
Sloth A
What do you think we should focus on to improve it?
Sloth B
Maybe we should readdress the timeline; it seems a bit tight.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
revisit
reconsider
reexamine
Antonyms
ignore
neglect
overlook
Root Explanation

Readdress → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "address" (from Old French *adresser*, meaning to direct or to put in order). The word "readdress" means to direct or put in order again, often referring to changing the destination of a message or package.

Memory Tip

Think of 'again' ('re-') and 'directing' something ('address') — that's why readdress means to direct something again.

Visually Confused Words
preaddress
headdress
redress
address
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