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

The Cabarrus controversy comes as transgender rights have become a major national political talking point, with fights over girls’ sports, bathroom access and school policies playing out in courts and school board meetings. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026

Other information Google would get access to comes from over 1 million time cards, 148,000 employee tax forms and over 3 million payroll records, according to the union. — Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

Verb

Panu mentioned that Novig’s deal with the Mets contains integration with the club’s rewards program, which could also lead to users accessing enhanced experiences at Citi Field. — Tim Britton, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Walsh said the risks created by third-party software accessing sensitive information aren’t unique to ChatGPT or AI. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026