accesses

ac·cess

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ak-ses]
- /ˈæk sɛs/
- /ˈæk.ses/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ak-ses]
- /ˈæk sɛs/

Definitions of accesses word

noun accesses the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance: They have access to the files. 1
noun accesses the state or quality of being approachable: The house was difficult of access. 1
noun accesses a way or means of approach: The only access to the house was a rough dirt road. 1
noun accesses Theology. approach to God through Jesus Christ. 1
noun accesses an attack or onset, as of a disease. 1
noun accesses a sudden and strong emotional outburst. 1

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Origin of accesses

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; Middle English accesse (< Old French acces) < Latin accessus an approach, equivalent to acced-, variant stem of accēdere to accede + -tus suffix of v. action

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Parts of speech for Accesses

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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accesses popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for accesses

noun accesses

gates — Bill Gates
doors — a movable, usually solid, barrier for opening and closing an entranceway, cupboard, cabinet, or the like, commonly turning on hinges or sliding in grooves.
contacts — the act or state of touching; a touching or meeting, as of two things or people.
courses — a direction or route taken or to be taken.
keys — a small metal instrument specially cut to fit into a lock and move its bolt.

All 6 Synonyms of accesses