What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
addresses
Example
Please provide your address so we can send you the package. [address: noun]
Example
He addressed the envelope with his home address. [addressed: verb]
domicile
Example
The company requires proof of domicile for tax purposes. [domicile: noun]
Example
She has domiciled in this city for over ten years. [domiciled: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Address is more commonly used in everyday language, while domicile is more formal and less commonly used.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between addresses and domicile?
Domicile is more formal and legalistic than address, making it more appropriate for formal or official contexts.