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

Concierge-level verandas include more specialized amenities, such as a comfy concierge lounge, welcome champagne, and early embarkation and stateroom access. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Being cut off from access to the pool, fitness center and tennis or pickleball courts can be more distressing for some residents than monetary penalties. — Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Verb

The lawsuit asks the court for an injunction that would prevent OpenAI or its agents from accessing computer networks or systems without authorization. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 29 Sep. 2026

The filing in a Los Angeles County court cites items seized in a federal investigation of the actor’s death, unnamed and unauthorized people accessing her residence in Los Angeles, and valuables that are missing. — Andrew Dalton, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026