Usage of Access and Excess.

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Confusing Words – Access & Excess
Compiled and Voiced by
Nageswar Rao. A
English Teacher
Courtesy
Mr. K. V. Madhusudan
Resource Person (English)

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Access can be used as a noun or as a verb.
As a noun it means – a way of entering or reaching a place;
the opportunity or right to use something or to see
somebody.
The thief gained the access through an opened window.
You need a password to get access to the computer system.
As a verb it means – to open a computer file in order to get
or add information; to reach, enter or use something.
The attic can be accessed by a ladder.
Can you access and modify my personal records.

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Excess can be used as an adjective or as a noun.
As a noun it means – more than enough.
He smokes to excess.
In an excess of enthusiasm I agreed to work late.
As an adjective it means – in addition to an amount of
that is necessary, generally used before a noun.
Excess food is stored as fat.
Driving with excess alcohol in the blood is a serious
offence.

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