accessible

Easy to reach, enter, see, or use.

• The files are accessible online.
• The island is only accessible by boat.
• These gardens are accessible to everyone.

How to use it: accessible to someone (The records are accessible to the public.); accessible by something (The village is accessible by bus.)

Similar words: reachable, available

Opposites: inaccessible

Common phrases: accessible to someone, easily accessible, accessible by train

Designed so that people with disabilities can enter or use it.

• The hotel has accessible rooms.
• We need a wheelchair accessible entrance.
• The new website is accessible to blind users.

How to use it: accessible to someone (The new entrance is accessible to wheelchair users.)

Similar words: barrier-free

Opposites: inaccessible

Common phrases: wheelchair accessible, accessible toilet, accessible website

Easy to understand or enjoy, even without special knowledge.

• Her writing is clear and accessible.
• This guide offers an accessible introduction to economics.
• The music is accessible to a wide audience.

How to use it: accessible to someone (The book makes science accessible to young readers.)

Similar words: understandable, approachable

Opposites: inaccessible

Common phrases: accessible language, accessible introduction, accessible to someone

Friendly and easy to speak to or ask for help.

• Our manager is friendly and accessible.
• Students found the new teacher very accessible.
• She stayed accessible even after becoming famous.

How to use it: accessible to someone (The director remains accessible to all staff.)

Similar words: approachable

Opposites: unapproachable

Common phrases: accessible manager, accessible to someone, accessible teacher