via

\ ˈvī-ə

How to pronounce via (audio)

, ˈvē-ə

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Definition of via

1 : by way of

2 : through the medium or agency of also : by means of

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Examples of via in a Sentence

She flew to Los Angeles via Chicago. I'll let her know via one of our friends. He did some research via computer. We went home via a shortcut.

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“Via.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/via. Accessed 26 Feb. 2020.

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