By way of — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

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Meaning & Definition of By way of

By way of (phrase)

  1. for the purpose of
  2. by the route through, via

By way of (phrase) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. along the way of

    "You can reach the house by way of back roads."

    similar: by, through, via
    related: across, along, alongside, beyond, near, nearby, over, below, beneath, under, underneath, outside, past, throughout

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for By way of

The most common words with a similar meaning to By way of:

by, through, via

Related Words for By way of

across, along, alongside, beyond, near, nearby, over, below, beneath, under, underneath, outside, past, throughout

Origin & Etymology of By way of

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing By way of

by way of explanation, by way of illustration

Frequently Asked Questions about By way of

What does "By way of" mean?

"By way of" means for the purpose of. As a phrase, it is defined as: for the purpose of.

What is another word for "By way of"?

Other words for "By way of" include by, through and via. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "By way of" you intend.

What are different ways to say "By way of"?

There are 17 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "By way of". Common alternatives include by, through and via.

How do you use "By way of" in a sentence?

Examples of "By way of" in a sentence: "You can reach the house by way of back roads.".

Is "By way of" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"By way of" is a phrase.

What is the origin of the word "By way of"?

First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "By way of" meaning "along the way of"?

When "By way of" (phrase) means along the way of, synonyms include by, through and via.

What words are related to "By way of"?

Words related to "By way of" include across, along, alongside, beyond, near, nearby, over and below.