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access vs log-in

log-in vs access

access is a noun but log-in is not a noun.

access and log-in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
access Yes No Yes No
log-in No No Yes No
As verbs, log-in is a hyponym of access; that is, log-in 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
  • log-in: enter a computer
Other hyponyms of access include address, log in, log on.
access (noun) log-in (noun)
the act of approaching or entering
a way of entering or leaving
(computer science) the operation of reading or writing stored information
the right to enter
the right to obtain or make use of or take advantage of something (as services or membership)
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.)
access (verb) log-in (verb)
reach or gain access to enter a computer
obtain or retrieve from a storage device; as of information on a computer
Difference between access and log-in

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