via — by way of; through
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: by way of; through
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvaɪə/
Korean meaning: ~을 통해서, ~을 경유하여
Korean pronunciation: 바이-어 (강세: 바이)
Example Sentences
- My mom sent me kimchi via express delivery because I was homesick.
- The professor announced via KakaoTalk that the exam was postponed.
- He confessed his love via a handwritten letter, not via text message.
via
PREPOSITION//ˈvaɪə//
by way of; through
The package arrived via air delivery much earlier than expected.
The rescue team reached the remote village via a narrow mountain road. (VISIT + ACCESS = VIA → through a particular way or route)
The idea spread worldwide via social media within only a few hours.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'via' meaning 'road' or 'way'. The word was adopted directly into English and other Romance languages to indicate passage or route.
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📝Examples
“My mom sent me kimchi via express delivery because I was homesick.”
“The professor announced via KakaoTalk that the exam was postponed.”
“He confessed his love via a handwritten letter, not via text message.”
“I learned that my friend was getting married via Instagram, not from her directly.”
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