access to something
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Meaning · English
ability to use or get something
Literally: opportunity to enter or use
Register: neutral
Examples
She has access to the library.
AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B1); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “access to something” mean?
ability to use or get something Literally: opportunity to enter or use
Is “access to something” formal or informal?
access to something is generally neutral.