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Access Verb: Meaning, Usage & Common Phrases (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：gain entry to (access)
access
/ˈækses/
vt.
To go into a place or to get the right to enter a place.
gain entry to
➕
/ɡeɪn ˈɛntri tuː/
vt.
This verb means to physically go into a location or to obtain the authorization to enter a specific place.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'accessus' (approach), from 'accedere' (to go to), composed of 'ad-' (to) + 'cedere' (to go).
💡 Mnemonic
Think of 'ACCESS' as 'A Key Card Ensures Secure Success' for entering places.
📖 Example
You need a special key card to access the company's server room.
A special key card is required to enter the company's server room.
🔗 Collocations
gain access – to obtain the right to enter or use something
have access – to possess the ability or permission to enter
deny access – to refuse entry or permission to use
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
accessible (adj.) – easy to approach or enter
accessibility (n.) – the quality of being easy to reach or use
accession (n.) – the act of entering or attaining a position
📖 Cultural Story
The word 'access' entered English in the 14th century from Latin 'accessus'. It originally meant 'approach' or 'entry'. In modern culture, it's frequently used in legal and technological contexts, such as 'data access' or 'access rights', reflecting societal emphasis on information and entry permissions.
Meaning 2：obtain and use (access)
access
/ˈækses/
vt.
To be able to get and use something, especially information or a service.
obtain and use
➕
/əbˈteɪn ənd juːz/
vt.
This verb refers to the ability to acquire and utilize something, particularly information, resources, or services.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
With a stable internet connection, you can access online courses from anywhere in the world.
A stable internet connection enables you to retrieve and utilize online courses globally.
🔗 Collocations
access information – to get and use data or knowledge
access services – to obtain and utilize provided facilities or help
online access – the ability to connect to and use internet resources
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
lose access (phrase) – to no longer be able to obtain or use something
block (v.) – to prevent retrieval or use
restrict (v.) – to limit the ability to obtain or use
🌱 Derivatives
accessible (adj.) – easy to obtain or use
accessibility (n.) – the ease with which something can be reached or used
accessor (n.) – one who accesses or a device for accessing
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