ACCESS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ACCESS?

Need another word that means the same as “access”? Find 41 synonyms and 30 related words for “access” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Access” are: approach, access code, memory access, accession, admission, admittance, entree, entrance, entry, way in, means of entry, ingress, use of, the use of, the opportunity to use, permission to use, entrée, right of entry, permission to enter, the opportunity to enter, fit, attack, bout, outpouring, eruption, explosion, outburst, burst, outbreak, flare-up, blaze, spasm, paroxysm, seizure, rush, get at, retrieve, gain, gain access to, acquire, obtain

Access as a Noun

Definitions of "Access" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “access” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The act of approaching or entering.
• A way of entering or leaving.
• The right to enter.
• Denoting broadcasting produced by minority and specialist interest groups, rather than by professionals.
• An attack or outburst of an emotion.
• The means or opportunity to approach or enter a place.
• The right or opportunity to use or benefit from something.
• (computer science) the operation of reading or writing stored information.
• The right or opportunity to approach or see someone.
• The process of obtaining or retrieving information stored in a computer's memory.
• The right to obtain or make use of or take advantage of something (as services or membership.
• A code (a series of characters or digits) that must be entered in some way (typed or dialed or spoken) to get the use of something (a telephone line or a computer or a local area network etc.
• The operation of reading or writing stored information.

Synonyms of "Access" as a noun (35 Words)

access code	The right to obtain or make use of or take advantage of something (as services or membership.
accession	The formal acceptance of a treaty or agreement. Elizabeth s accession in 1558.
admission	The fee charged for admission. An admission of guilt.
admittance	The right to enter. People were unable to gain admittance to the hall.
approach	A close approximation. The approach of winter.
attack	The act of attacking. They won the game with a 10 hit attack in the 9th inning.
blaze	A very bright display of light or colour. The gardens in summer are a blaze of colour.
bout	A curve in the side of a violin, guitar, or other musical instrument. Occasional bouts of strenuous exercise.
burst	The act of exploding or bursting. The mortar bursts were further away than before.
entrance	The coming of an actor or performer on to a stage. The entrance to a tunnel.
entree	The right to enter. She made a graceful entree into the ballroom.
entry	The number of competitors in a particular race or competition. Entry is open to people of all ages.
entrée	The right to enter.
eruption	(of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed. A sudden eruption of street violence.
explosion	The noise caused by an explosion. An explosion in the adder population.
fit	The particular way in which something especially a garment or component fits. He had a fit.
flare-up	A sudden intense happening.
ingress	The beginning of a transit.
means of entry	An instrumentality for accomplishing some end.
memory access	An electronic memory device.
outbreak	A sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition. The outbreak of hostilities.
outburst	A volcanic eruption. An angry outburst from the prime minister.
outpouring	The pouring forth of a fluid. She attacked him with an outpouring of words.
paroxysm	A sudden recurrence or attack of a disease. A paroxysm of giggling.
permission to enter	Approval to do something.
permission to use	The act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization.
right of entry	Anything in accord with principles of justice.
rush	A sudden thrill or feeling of euphoria such as experienced after taking certain drugs. Mark felt a rush of anger.
seizure	The act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property. The seizure of all his assets.
spasm	(pathology) sudden constriction of a hollow organ (as a blood vessel. Shifting heavy loads without help brought on muscular back spasms.
the opportunity to enter	A possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances.
the opportunity to use	A possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances.
the use of	What something is used for.
use of	Exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one’s own advantage.
way in	A journey or passage.

Usage Examples of "Access" as a noun

• I was suddenly overcome with an access of rage.
• Wheelchair access.
• Awards to help people gain access to training.
• He gained access to the building.
• The staircase gives access to the top floor.
• We were denied access to our grandson.
• He took a wrong turn on the access to the bridge.
• Do you have access to a computer?
• Access television.
• This prevents unauthorized access or inadvertent deletion of the file.

Access as a Verb

Definitions of "Access" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “access” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Obtain or retrieve from a storage device; as of information on a computer.
• Reach or gain access to.
• Obtain or retrieve (computer data or a file.
• Approach or enter (a place.

Synonyms of "Access" as a verb (6 Words)

acquire	Gain through experience. I managed to acquire all the books I needed.
gain	Increase (one’s body weight. We gained entry to the car in five seconds.
gain access to	Obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
get at	Receive as a retribution or punishment.
obtain	Get, acquire, or secure (something. How did you obtain the visa.
retrieve	Reel or bring in a fishing line. I was sent to retrieve the balls from his garden.

Usage Examples of "Access" as a verb

• Information can be accessed from several files and displayed at the same time.
• Single rooms have private facilities accessed via the balcony.
• How does one access the attic in this house?

Associations of "Access" (30 Words)

absentee	A person who is expected or required to be present at a place or event but is not. An absentee from the match.
accessible	Easily understood or appreciated. He is more accessible than most tycoons.
accession	The act of attaining or gaining access to a new office or right or position (especially the throne. The librarian shelved the new accessions.
admission	The fee charged for admission. The surgery was performed on his second admission to the clinic.
admittance	The process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place or institution. People were unable to gain admittance to the hall.
attend	Take charge of or deal with. She attends the old lady in the wheelchair.
engrave	Cut or carve a text or design on (a hard object. Engrave a pen.
enroll	Register formally as a participant or member.
enrollment	The body of people (such as students) who register or enroll at the same time.
enter	Set out on an enterprise or subject of study. The election campaign entered its final phase.
entrance	Attract; cause to be enamored. An entrance examination.
entree	The act of entering. She made a graceful entree into the ballroom.
entry	The action of entering something. Entry is open to people of all ages.
go	Go through in search of something search through someone s belongings in an unauthorized way. The committee was kept going even when its existence could no longer be justified.
imminent	About to happen. They were in imminent danger of being swept away.
in	A state in midwestern United States. Pastels and light colours are in this year.
infix	Attach a morpheme into a stem word. The particles of mercury will infix themselves in the structure of the other metal.
inscribe	Address, (a work of literature) in a style less formal than a dedication. A regular polygon inscribed in a circle.
insert	Insert casually. He immediately inserted a clause into later contracts.
internet	A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols. The guide is also available on the internet.
matriculation	Admission to a group (especially a college or university. Matriculation requirements.
participate	Have or possess (a particular quality. Both members participate of harmony.
participation	The condition of sharing in common with others (as fellows or partners etc. Participation in chapel activities.
preferential	(of voting or an election) in which the voter puts candidates in order of preference. Preferential treatment.
reentrant	Pointing inward.
registered	Of a letter or parcel sent by registered post. Record is made of registered mail at each point on its route to assure safe delivery.
registration	The series of letters and figures identifying a motor vehicle assigned on registration and displayed on a number plate. The number of new private car registrations has increased.
right	Of or belonging to the political or intellectual right. The right side of the cloth showed the pattern.
selective	(of a process or agent) affecting some things and not others. Modern pesticides are more selective in effect.
tuck	Make a tuck or several folds in. They send me a tuck box every month.