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access vs address

address vs access

access and address both are nouns.

access and address both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
access Yes No Yes No
address Yes No Yes No
As verbs, address is a hyponym of access; that is, address is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than access:
  • access: obtain or retrieve from a storage device; as of information on a computer
  • address: access or locate by address
Other hyponyms of access include log-in, log in, log on.
access (noun) address (noun)
the act of approaching or entering the ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion
a way of entering or leaving the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball
(computer science) the operation of reading or writing stored information the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
the right to enter a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described
the right to obtain or make use of or take advantage of something (as services or membership) written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location
a code (a series of characters or digits) that must be entered in some way (typed or dialed or spoken) to get the use of something (a telephone line or a computer or a local area network etc.) the manner of speaking to another individual
(computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with
access (verb) address (verb)
reach or gain access to adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting
obtain or retrieve from a storage device; as of information on a computer speak to
speak to someone
give a speech to
put an address on (an envelope)
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
direct a question at someone
address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question
access or locate by address
greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
Difference between access and address

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