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
• accession
• entry
• admission
• gateway
• key
• passport
• doorway
• admittance
• ticket
• permission
• ingress
• entrée
• approval
• 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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of access

Noun

Accessibility The resort is fully ADA compliant, with ADA-accessible accommodations, accessible pool access, and elevators offered throughout the resort. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Where the challenge lies is in the gap between access and behavioral change. — Ayaskant Sarangi, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Verb

In the three incidents that the AI lab detected, its models accessed the Internet while interacting with a testing environment from one of its third-party evaluation partners called Irregular. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

Usually, some episodes are offered for free, with viewers needing a subscription or to access eps via pay-per-view, to see the remaining installments. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026