Read this sentence from paragraph 4 of the passage.
With the later invention of the printing press, reading became increasingly accessible to larger numbers of people.
What is the meaning of the word accessible as it is used in this sentence?
able to be used or experienced
a place that is easy to reach
a person who is able to reach or gain something
large enough to accommodate people with disabilities
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E-Books or Print Books? That Is the Question.
by Kim Nguyen
1 Teenagers curled in armchairs or jet passengers reaching cruising altitudes often reach for a paperback or a print magazine. Today, they are just as likely to grab an e-reader or a tablet and settle down for a cozy, digital read.
A photo shows an e-reader leaning against an open book
