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Access

ˈækˌsɛs
Very common
1000 - 1100
1000-1100, Very common
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the right or ability to approach, enter, or use something, the process or means by which something is approached or entered, to obtain or retrieve information or data

Access - Meanings

the right or ability to approach, enter, or use something

Example: Employees have access to the company's database.
Usage: formalContext: workplace, academic, or legal settings
Note: Commonly used in professional environments to denote permission or ability to use or enter a particular resource or area.

the process or means by which something is approached or entered

Example: The main access to the building is through the front entrance.
Usage: formalContext: architectural or infrastructure discussions
Note: Refers to the way in which people or vehicles can enter a place or reach a particular location.

to obtain or retrieve information or data

Example: Users can access their accounts online.
Usage: formal/informalContext: technology, internet, or information systems
Note: Commonly used in the context of technology to indicate retrieving or retrieving information from a system or database.

Access's synonyms

Entry

Entry refers to the act of entering or gaining access to a place or system.
Example: You need a key card to gain entry to the building.
Note: Entry is more specific to physically entering a place, while access can refer to both physical and virtual entry.

Admittance

Admittance means permission to enter or access a place.
Example: Only authorized personnel are granted admittance to the restricted area.
Note: Admittance often implies a formal permission or authorization to enter, while access can be more general.

Entrance

Entrance refers to the point or means of entering a place.
Example: The entrance to the museum is through the main lobby.
Note: Entrance is specifically the point where you enter a place, while access can refer to the overall ability to enter or use something.

Approach

Approach can mean a way of dealing with a situation or gaining entry to something.
Example: A new approach is needed to gain access to the younger demographic.
Note: Approach can also refer to a method or strategy used to achieve access, whereas access is more about the actual ability to enter or use something.

Access expressions, common phrases

Access to

This phrase refers to the permission or ability to use or enter something.
Example: Employees have access to the company's online resources.
Note: While 'access' simply means the ability to enter or use something, 'access to' specifically indicates the availability or permission to use or enter a particular thing or resource.

Easy access

This idiom means that something is easily reachable or attainable.
Example: The hotel offers easy access to the beach.
Note: The phrase 'easy access' highlights the convenience or simplicity in reaching or obtaining something, whereas 'access' alone does not imply ease or convenience.

Access point

An access point is a location or device through which one can connect to a network or system.
Example: The library has designated access points for Wi-Fi.
Note: In this context, 'access point' refers to a specific place or device that provides access to a network, whereas 'access' by itself is more general and refers to the ability to enter or use something.

Gain access

To gain access means to acquire entry to a place or system, often without authorization.
Example: Hackers attempted to gain access to the confidential data.
Note: The term 'gain access' implies actively acquiring entry, especially in a deliberate or unauthorized manner, whereas 'access' alone does not emphasize the process of obtaining permission or entry.

Direct access

Direct access means having immediate or unimpeded entry to something without intermediaries.
Example: The CEO has direct access to all departments in the company.
Note: When 'direct access' is used, it signifies an unobstructed or immediate way to reach or connect with something, whereas 'access' alone does not specify the absence of intermediaries or barriers.

Remote access

Remote access refers to the ability to connect to a system or network from a distance.
Example: The IT team can troubleshoot issues through remote access to the server.
Note: The term 'remote access' highlights the capability to connect to a system or network from a distance, indicating the convenience of accessing something remotely, which is not implied by 'access' alone.

Access code

An access code is a sequence of characters used to gain entry to a secure area or system.
Example: You need an access code to enter the restricted area.
Note: In this case, 'access code' specifically refers to a unique sequence of characters required for entry, distinguishing it from the general notion of 'access' as the ability to enter or use something.

Access everyday (slang) expressions

Access all areas

This slang term is commonly used to refer to having unrestricted access to all parts of a venue or event.
Example: This VIP pass gives you access all areas at the concert.
Note: Unlike the generic term 'access', 'access all areas' specifically emphasizes full and unrestricted access.

Access denied

This term is often used humorously or informally to indicate that someone is not allowed to enter or use something.
Example: I tried to enter the staff room but got access denied.
Note: While 'access' refers to permission to use something, 'access denied' explicitly states the refusal of entry or permission.

Access granted

This phrase indicates that permission to enter or use something has been officially allowed.
Example: After showing my ID, I was finally given access granted to the restricted section.
Note: Contrary to the general term 'access', 'access granted' emphasizes the specific act of permitting entry or use.

Accessorize

This playful term is used to describe the act of adding accessories or embellishments to something, typically an outfit or a room.
Example: I need to go and accessorize my outfit before the party.
Note: In contrast to 'access', 'accessorize' adds a more creative and decorative connotation, focusing on enhancing or personalizing something.

Accession

In slang, 'accession' can refer to the act of joining or becoming a part of a group, particularly in a positive manner.
Example: The new accession to the team brought fresh ideas and perspectives.
Note: While 'access' typically denotes entry or use, 'accession' emphasizes the process of joining or adding value to a group.

Access road

This term is used colloquially to describe a secondary road or route that provides a way to reach a destination or bypass congestion.
Example: Take the access road to avoid traffic on the main highway.
Note: Compared to 'access', 'access road' specifies a separate, often supplementary route for reaching a destination, usually circumventing obstacles or heavy traffic.

Access point blank

'Access point blank' is a slang term used to describe delivering information or stating a fact directly and bluntly.
Example: He told me the truth access point blank without any hesitation.
Note: Unlike the neutral term 'access', 'access point blank' highlights the directness and frankness of communication without sugarcoating or elaborate explanations.

Access - Examples

Access to the building is restricted after 6 pm.
The website requires a username and password for access.
The new road provides easier access to the city center.

Access grammar

Access - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: access
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): accesses, access
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): access
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): accessed
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): accessing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): accesses
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): access
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): access
Syllables, Separation and Stress
access Contains 2 syllables: ac • cess
Phonetic transcription: ˈak-ˌses
ac cess , ˈak ˌses (The red syllable is stressed)

Access - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
access: 1000 - 1100 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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