English

access

ˈæksɛs, əkˈsɛs, ˈæk.ses, ˈækˌses, ˈækˌsɛs
Meaning: to be able to use or obtain something
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: əkˈsɛs, ˈæk.ses, ˈækˌses, ˈækˌsɛs

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base access
3rd person singular present accesses
Present participle accessing
Past accessed
Will future will access
Going-to future going to access
Imperative negative don't access / do not access

Example sentences

You can access the internet at the library.
You can access the internet at the library.
You must enter your password to access the computer.
You must enter your password to access the computer.
They granted the neighbour an easement to access the lake.
They granted the neighbour an easement to access the lake.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in technical contexts (accessing data, websites) or formal contexts (accessing services).

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