access

access

noun

Definition of ACCESS

1

a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder <a sudden access of hay fever was making him feel miserable>

Synonyms access, bout, case, fit, seizure, siege, spell, turn

Related Words recurrence, relapse; brainstorm, convulsion, eclampsia, pang, paroxysm, spasm, throe; agitation, frenzy; breakdown, collapse, prostration

Near Antonyms arrest, relief, remission

2

the means or right of entering or participating in <in the evening the only access to the building is through the side door>

Synonyms access, accession, admission, admittance, door, doorway, entrée (or entree), entry, gateway, ingress, key, passport, ticket

Related Words approval, authorization, certification, permission, qualification; open door, welcome mat

Near Antonyms discharge, dismissal, ejection, expulsion, ouster, rejection, removal