via (B1)

preposition

Pronunciation: /ˈvaɪə/, /ˈviːə/

Definition

By way of; through or by means of a place or person.

Examples

• The package arrived via a courier service.

• She sent the message via email.

• We traveled to Paris via the Eurostar train.

How to Use via

via email (collocation)

Using email as the method of communication. — "Confirm your booking via email."

via internet (collocation)

Using the internet as the method of access or communication. — "You can track your order via the internet."

via [place] (prepositional phrase)

Through a specific location on a journey. — "The flight will stop over via Dubai."

via [person/organization] (prepositional phrase)

Using a person or organization as an intermediary. — "The information was passed on via a mutual friend."

Synonyms of via

Words with a similar meaning to via:

• by
• through
• using
• by means of

Antonyms of via

Words with the opposite meaning to via:

• directly
• avoiding

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