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have access to — to be able to reach, enter, or use something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: to be able to reach, enter, or use something

Pronunciation (IPA): /hæv ˈækses tuː/

Example Sentences

  • My cat somehow has access to my credit card and keeps ordering fish online.
  • All employees have access to the company gym and free coffee.
  • Since I got the VIP membership, I have access to the secret menu that includes 'invisible food'.

have access to

NOUN

[/hæv ˈækses tuː/]

to be able to reach, enter, or use something

to be able to reach, enter, or use something
💡 Concept

to be able to reach, enter, or use something

Have access to knowledge, through the process toward success!
🎵 Rhyme

Have access to knowledge, through the process toward success!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/hæv ˈækses tuː/
🇬🇧 UK/hæv ˈækses tuː/

🌳Etymology

Prefixac--
Rootcess

Origin

Access derives from Latin 'accessus', the past participle of 'accedere', meaning 'to approach' or 'to go to'. The verb combines the Latin preposition 'ad' (to) with 'cedere' (to go), literally expressing the act of moving toward something.

Breakdown

ad- (to, toward) + cedere (to go, proceed) = accedere (to approach) → accessus (noun form, access or approach)

🎵Rhyme

successprocessexpress
success
process
express

🔗Collocations

have easy access to
have limited access to
have free access to
have direct access to
have instant access to
have secure access to

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My cat somehow has access to my credit card and keeps ordering fish online.”

“All employees have access to the company gym and free coffee.”

😄 Fun example

“Since I got the VIP membership, I have access to the secret menu that includes 'invisible food'.”

“Residents have access to all community facilities including the swimming pool.”

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