Access

Quick meaning: Access is a noun meaning (uncountable) A way or means of approaching or entering; an entrance; a passage.

Meaning

(uncountable) A way or means of approaching or entering; an entrance; a passage.

More Meanings

1. (uncountable) The act of approaching or entering; an advance.
2. (uncountable) The right or ability of approaching or entering; admittance; admission; accessibility.
3. (uncountable) The quality of being easy to approach or enter.
4. (uncountable) Admission to sexual intercourse.
5. (countable) An onset, attack, or fit of disease; an ague fit.
6. (countable) An outburst of an emotion; a paroxysm; a fit of passion.
7. (archaic, countable) An increase by addition; accession

Example Sentences

ease of access

All access was thronged.

The door provides access to the premises.

Staff prevent unauthorized access to the building.

Word Forms

• accesses
• accessing
• accessed

Synonyms for access

Depending on context, synonyms include approach, entree, admittance.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include approach, admittance, entree, entrance, entry, entering.

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