Synonyms of access

access 1 of 2

noun

ˈak-ˌses 

1

as in attack

a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder

a sudden access of hay fever was making him feel miserable

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attack
• bout
• seizure
• case
• spell
• turn
• fit
• siege
• pang
• breakdown
• recurrence
• relapse
• spasm
• frenzy
• collapse
• convulsion
• agitation
• eclampsia
• brainstorm
• paroxysm
• throe
• prostration

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• relief
• arrest
• remission

2

as in entrance

the means or right of entering or participating in

in the evening the only access to the building is through the side door

Synonyms & Similar Words

• entrance
• door
• entry
• accession
• admission
• gateway
• key
• passport
• doorway
• admittance
• ticket
• permission
• ingress
• entrée
• approval
• entree
• certification
• authorization
• qualification
• open door
• welcome mat

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• removal
• discharge
• dismissal
• rejection
• expulsion
• ejection
• ouster

access

2 of 2

verb

as in to enter

to go or come in or into

could not access the bank vault because the lock was controlled by a timer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enter
• penetrate
• pierce
• set foot in
• step into
• invade
• burst (in or into)
• breeze (in)
• drop in
• infiltrate
• pop (in)
• trespass
• encroach
• waltz (in)
• stray (into)
• wander (into)
• intrude
• infringe
• barge (in)
• gate-crash
• crash

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• leave
• depart
• exit

Examples of access in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Atlantica has a length of 7 m (23 ft) and its living space is extended with a porch area that has a ramp for access. —Adam Williams, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024

Robinhood has marketed itself as a platform that democratizes finance and opens trading access beyond the traditionally murky institutional finance sector, which is backed by market-moving levels of liquidity. —Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 21 Oct. 2024

Verb

Clients may access it by first making an appointment online, and then dropping in for a custom shirt consultation or to try on the brand’s off-the-rack wares. —Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2024

The screen arts are such an important part of the fabric of our lives, allowing different voices and perspectives to be accessed and enjoyed in the comfort of our own homes. —Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024