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Synonyms & Similar Words
through
by
with
using
by means of
via
en route to
on the way to
along
over
across
past
beyond
around
about
throughout
during
in the course of
while
whereas
amidst
among
between
across from
opposite
vis-a-vis
en passant
in passing
meanwhile
en route
along the way
by way of
through the medium of
by virtue of
thanks to
owing to
because of
due to
as a result of
in consequence of
consequently
thus
hence
therefore
wherefore
whither
thither
hither
Meaning of Via
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "via" is a preposition that means "by way of" or "by means of", indicating the route or method by which something is done.
Definitions
- * Merriam-Webster defines "via" as "by way of" or "through the medium of", often used to indicate the route or means of travel.
- * Cambridge Dictionary defines "via" as "by way of" or "using something as a method or route", often used to show how something is done or achieved.
Example Uses
- The train will be traveling via Paris to reach its final destination.
- * We will be sending the package via courier to ensure it arrives quickly.
- * The new policy will be implemented via a series of gradual changes.
- * The company will be expanding its operations via a merger with a rival firm.
- * The tourists got lost while traveling via the scenic route.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
directly
straight
immediately
instantly
swiftly
quickly
promptly
forthwith
avoiding
bypassing
circumventing
evading
dodging
shunning
eschewing
abstaining
refraining
omitting
excluding
excepting
barring
preventing
stopping
halting
blocking
obstructing
hindering
impeding
deterring
discouraging