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Synonyms & Similar Words
via
by means of
through
en route to
on the way to
in passing
by way
on the road to
passing through
during
in transit
while going
when going
by virtue of
by reason of
owing to
because of
due to
as a result of
in consequence of
as a consequence of
thereby
thus
hence
consequently
therefore
wherefore
thence
whence
ergo
accordingly
thusly
in the process of
meanwhile
meantime
in the course of
along the way
incidentally
parenthetically
meanwhile
en passant
Meaning of By Way Of
According to Merriam-Webster, "by way of" is an idiomatic expression that means "by a route that goes through" or "as a means of".
Definitions
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines "by way of" as "used to show the route or method that something is done".
- The Oxford Dictionary states that "by way of" is a prepositional phrase that indicates "the route or method by which something is done".
Example Uses
- We're going to the beach by way of the highway to avoid traffic.
- She got the job by way of a recommendation from a friend.
- The company will deliver the package by way of express mail.
- The hikers reached the summit by way of a steep and rocky trail.
- The new policy was introduced by way of a series of meetings and discussions.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
directly
straight
immediately
instantly
without delay
bypassing
circumventing
avoiding
evading
dodging
skirting
sidestepping
omitting
excluding
leaving out
neglecting
ignoring
disregarding
bypass
detour
diversion
deviation
departure
aberration
anomaly