Word
via
Phoneticsvia
US/ˈvaɪə/
UK/vˈaɪɐ/
Definitions
01passing through a place
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.
日本語:回り※
“We flew from London to Sydney via Singapore, where we stayed for two hours.”
“The freight train travels to the northern ports via the mountain pass, avoiding the congested coastal routes during the peak season.”
Usage
Always followed by a noun phrase representing the intermediate location.
Synonyms
02using a method
B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic
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.
日本語:通じて※
“I sent the documents to my boss via email so she would get them immediately.”
“The research team gathered data via an anonymous online survey, ensuring that participants felt comfortable sharing sensitive information.”
Usage
Common in academic and professional contexts to describe methodology.
03circuit board connection
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Computing Technical
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.
“The engineer checked the circuit board because one via was not conducting electricity properly.”
“Modern high-density designs require micro-vias to manage the complex routing between the multiple layers of the motherboard.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “via” in context.
Verb
01. book via the website
“You can book your tickets via the website to receive a ten percent discount.”
verb + prep + noun
02. communicate via email
“The manager prefers to communicate via email so that there is a written record of the conversation.”
verb + prep + noun
03. send via air mail
“The documents were sent via air mail to ensure they arrived before the deadline.”
verb + prep + adj + noun
04. travel via the coast
“We decided to travel via the coast to enjoy the scenic views of the ocean.”
verb + prep + noun
Preposition
05. via a satellite link
“The live broadcast was transmitted via a satellite link from the stadium.”
prep + adj + noun
06. via the main entrance
“Please enter the building via the main entrance and sign in at the reception desk.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“Gartshore appeared in court via video link wearing a navy prison uniform.” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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