by way of
Passing through somewhere
By way of indicates a route or means of getting somewhere—literally or figuratively.
We drove to Seattle by way of Portland.
It also introduces the manner or purpose of something: By way of introduction, let me explain the project's goals.
She offered flowers by way of apology.
By way of
- throughFrom start to finish
- passageSegment of text
- detourAlternate path around obstruction
- shortcutQuicker alternative path
stopover · waypoint · junction · crossing · transit · connection · interchange · midpoint
Method or resources
- mediumMiddle size or state
- channelPassage for transmission
- vehicleMeans of transport
- mechanismMeans by which something operates
avenue · conduit · instrument · mode · approach · procedure · technique · manner
Introductory book section
- preludeIntroductory piece or event
- preamblePreliminary statement before content
- forewordIntroductory book section
- prologueIntroductory literary section
lead-in · opening · explanation · clarification · context · background · setup · framing
Comparison word
- forOn behalf of
- in lieu ofAs a substitute for
- instead ofAs a replacement for
- substituteReplacement for another
via
By way of
shortcut · stopover · waypoint · junction · crossing · transit · connection · interchange · midpoint · layover
means
Method or resources
mechanism · avenue · conduit · instrument · mode · approach · procedure · technique · manner · fashion
preface
Introductory book section
- preludeIntroductory piece or event
- preamblePreliminary statement before content
- forewordIntroductory book section
prologue · lead-in · opening · explanation · clarification · context · background · setup · framing · preliminary
as
Comparison word
- forOn behalf of
- in lieu ofAs a substitute for
- instead ofAs a replacement for
substitute · replacement · alternative · equivalent · proxy
by way ofdirectly
Without intermediary steps
as the crow flies · straight · bypassing · avoiding · point to point
by way ofdirectly
Without intermediary steps
firsthand · in person · unmediated · personally · face to face