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VEE-uh/ˈviːə/

Via is a preposition meaning by way of a place, or by means of a method: fly via Dubai, send it via email. Through and by are the everyday options; via is short and common on tickets, forms, and instructions. It does not take of (not “via of”). In speech, through London or by email is equally natural; via sounds a little more official.

Meaning

Going through a place, or using a particular method.

Examples

• “We flew to London via Dubai.”
• “The train goes to Manchester via Sheffield.”
• “Please submit the form via the school website, not on paper.”

Good to know

Preposition: via + place/method. Not “via of.” Everyday: through / by.

Near in meaning

through

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