Road vs. Via

Road vs. Via — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Road and Via

Roadnoun

(obsolete) The act of riding on horseback.

Viainterjection

(obsolete) Away! Be off!

Roadnoun

(obsolete) A hostile ride against a particular area; a raid.

Vianoun

A main road or highway, especially in ancient Rome. (Mainly used in set phrases, below.)

Roadnoun

A partly sheltered area of water near a shore in which vessels may ride at anchor.

Vianoun

(electronics) A small hole in a printed circuit board filled with metal which connects two or more layers.

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Roadnoun

A way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane.

Viapreposition

By way of; passing through.

They drove from New York to Los Angeles via Omaha.You can enter the building via the western gate.

Roadnoun

(figuratively) A path chosen in life or career.

Viapreposition

By (means of); using.

I'll send you the information via e-mail.

Roadnoun

An underground tunnel in a mine.

Roadnoun

A railway or a single railway track.

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Roadnoun

(obsolete) A journey, or stage of a journey.

Roadnoun

A way or route.

Roadadjective

At the venue of the opposing team or competitor; on the road.

Roadnoun

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

Roadnoun

a way or means to achieve something;

the road to fame

Roadadjective

taking place over public roads;

road racing

Roadadjective

working for a short time in different places;

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