access — the means or opportunity to approach or enter a place
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the means or opportunity to approach or enter a place
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈækses/
Example Sentences
- The cat somehow gained access to the cookie jar on the highest shelf.
- My grandmother finally learned to access her email, but she still prints every message.
- The new scholarship program provides access to quality education for underprivileged students.
access
NOUN[/ˈækses/]
the means or opportunity to approach or enter a place
Students can access online lessons from anywhere.
Employees accessed important files through the system. (ENTER + REACH = ACCESS)
Access to knowledge created progress and eventually led to success.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'accessus', the past participle of 'accedere', meaning 'to approach' or 'to go to'. This combines the prefix 'ad-' (to) with 'cedere' (to go or yield).
Breakdown
ad- (to) + ced (go/yield) + -us (Latin past participle suffix) = access (the act of approaching or the means to approach)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“Hackers tried to gain access to the database.”
“Not everyone has access to clean water.”
“The security system denied access to unauthorized users.”
“The new highway provides easy access to the airport.”
“Please enter your access code to continue.”
📝Examples
“The cat somehow gained access to the cookie jar on the highest shelf.”
“My grandmother finally learned to access her email, but she still prints every message.”
“The new scholarship program provides access to quality education for underprivileged students.”
“Remote work has given employees access to better work-life balance.”
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