🇬🇧 Access meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

To access something means you are able to get into a place or space, like opening a door or going through a gate, so you can use what is inside.

To access my closet, I must first battle the avalanche of dirty socks guarding it.

I tried to access the cookie jar, but my tall brother had moved it to the top of Mount Cupboard.

I accessed the attic and found ancient treasures: Dad’s disco shoes and Mom’s glittery hairbrush army.

When the fridge wouldn’t open, I sadly could not access the leftover pizza of my dreams.

Octopuses can access tiny spaces because they have no bones at all.

Tom sees a small door to the treehouse and wants to access it. He cannot access the door because the key hangs high. He climbs and reaches, and a bird drops the key. He can access the key, access the lock, and access the cozy room inside. He laughs and feels safe.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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