via
gb/vˈiə/ us/vˈiə/
B1
English
~ 2000
keresztül, át, útján
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[something] via [place/method/medium]
We sent the documents via courier.
A dokumentumokat futárszolgálaton keresztül küldtük el.
She traveled to Paris via Brussels.
Brüsszelen keresztül utazott Párizsba.
I contacted him via social media.
The payment was made via online banking.
Learner examples
I sent the file via email.
E-mailben küldtem el a fájlt.
We went to Rome via Milan.
Milánón keresztül mentünk Rómába.
I called her via WhatsApp.
Money was sent via bank transfer.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'via' with 'by' in all contexts. 'Via' is more specific to routes, methods, or media.
Meaning
by way of; through
Collocations
send via email
|travel via train
|transfer via bank
|route via London
Synonyms
through (Often interchangeable, but 'through' can also mean 'inside and out of' physically.)
|
by way of (More formal or old-fashioned; same core meaning.)
Antonyms
without (Indicates absence of a method, route, or medium.)
Themes
communication
|travel
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to show the way, method, or means something happens or is sent.
Used to indicate the route, method, or medium by which something is done or travels.
Grammar
Dictionary form
via
IPA
GB/vˈiə/
US/vˈiə/
Syllables & stress
via (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (via)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: via
- Plural: viae
Word family
Expressions
via courier
1/vˈiə kˈɚiɚ/
fixed phrase
using courier to deliver something
Using a courier service to send items.
Examples
- The package was delivered via courier.
- We sent the documents via courier.
via email
1/vˈiə imˈeɪl/
fixed phrase
using email to send something
Using email to send or receive a message or file.
Examples
- Please send me the report via email.
- I received the invitation via email.
via phone
1/vˈiə fˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
using the telephone to communicate
Using the telephone to talk to someone.
Examples
- You can reach me via phone if you have questions.
- We confirmed the booking via phone.
via text message
1/vˈiə tˈɛkst mˈɛsɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
using text message to communicate
Using a text message to send information.
Examples
- He told me the news via text message.
- We will send you updates via text message.