access
Translation
access, entry, approach
Examples
Do you have access to the internet?
Do you have access to the internet?
The only access to the village is by boat.
The only access to the village is by boat.
Grammar Patterns
((access)) to sth. the right or opportunity to use or see sth. We have access to the library.
Similar Words
Synonyms: entry, admittance, entrance; Antonyms: exit, denial
Etymology
From Latin 'accessus', from 'accedere' meaning 'to approach', which is formed from 'ad-' (to) + 'cedere' (to go).
Memory Tips
Think of 'ac-' as 'to' and '-cess' as 'go'. It's the way to 'go to' a place or information.