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

Netflix has unveiled a collaboration with Spanish streamer Filmin, giving Netflix members in Spain access to a monthly selection of films and documentaries, curated by Filmin’s editorial team. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2026

His concurrence read the panel’s decision as narrower than a categorical rejection of federal access. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026

Verb

Scott, chair of the Academic Senate, added that permanent faculty and their research expertise allows students to access cutting-edge equipment, national and international conferences, and workshops on every research topic. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Depending on the organization, security and risk teams should define what agents can access and do, while technology teams implement and enforce those controls. — Tony Grout, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026