Access

/ˈæksɛs/ · noun

Meaning

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

Definitions by Sense

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

Example Sentences

The door provides access to the premises.

All access was thronged.

They gained access to the basement from the stairs.

Staff prevent unauthorized access to the building.

ease of access

I did repel his fetters, and denied His access to me.

Coalition plans to widen access to university will fail to get to the 'root cause' of the problem, according to the Russell Group.

During coverture, access of the husband shall be presumed, unless the contrary be shown.

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Word Forms

• accesses
• accessing
• accessed

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