access (B1)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /ˈæksɛs/
Definition
The right or opportunity to use or benefit from something.
Examples
Students must have a valid ID to gain access to the library.
The internet provides access to a vast amount of information.
He was denied access to his own bank account.
How to Use access
- access to (prepositional phrase)
- The right or opportunity to use or benefit from something. — "She has direct access to the CEO."
- access [something] (verb)
- To enter or obtain entry to a place, system, or information. — "He accessed the database to find the information."
- in access of (prepositional phrase)
- More than a specified amount or quantity (often used in legal or financial contexts). — "The damages awarded were in access of one million dollars."
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