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- 01 B1 Intermediate
prep.going through a specific place on the way to your final destination.
prep.by way of; passing through a specified location in transit to another.
Simple“We flew from London to Sydney via Singapore, where we stayed for two hours.”
In context“The freight train travels to the northern ports via the mountain pass, avoiding the congested coastal routes during the peak season.”
UsageAlways followed by a noun phrase representing the intermediate location.
Synonymsthroughby way of - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
prep.using a particular person, system, or tool to send or do something.
prep.by means of; utilizing a specific medium, channel, or intermediary to achieve an end.
Simple“I sent the documents to my boss via email so she would get them immediately.”
In context“The research team gathered data via an anonymous online survey, ensuring that participants felt comfortable sharing sensitive information.”
UsageCommon in academic and professional contexts to describe methodology.
- 03 C2 Proficiency
n.a tiny hole in a computer circuit board that connects different layers of wires.
n.an electrical connection between different layers of a printed circuit board or integrated circuit, typically formed by a plated hole.
Simple“The engineer checked the circuit board because one via was not conducting electricity properly.”
In context“Modern high-density designs require micro-vias to manage the complex routing between the multiple layers of the motherboard.”
Synonymsconnectionvertical interconnect access
“Gartshore appeared in court via video link wearing a navy prison uniform.”