Words that show the interconnection between (relation between) a noun and a pronoun ( object ) and also with other words of a sentence are known to be Pronouns.
Two examples of pronouns are through and via. there is a difference between these two pronouns and we need to understand that by going into the depth of their meaning.
The preposition ‘through’ is often used in sentences when something is going in from one side /end and coming out of another end. Example. The plane went through the clouds.
The preposition ‘via’ is used in sentences when we are talking about a path that passes through. Example . to fly to America via India.
Some of the examples of ‘ through’ are:-
- The train went ‘through’ the tunnel.
- The needle passes ‘through’ the cloth.
Some of the examples of ‘ via’ are:-
- We can take a solution ‘via’ injury.
- Please complete the Paytm ‘via’ PatTm.
It is also essential to understand the difference between through and via as they are using interchangeably by many people.
Through vs Via
The main difference between Via and Through is that the preposition Via is originated from a Latin word ‘way’, whereas ‘through’ is originally a German word.
The word ‘through’ is used in sentences when there is some object going in from one side and coming out of another side. Whereas the word ‘via’ is used in the context of talking about a path of going somewhere by passing from a certain point.
Comparison Table Between Through and Via (in Tabular Form)
| Parameter of Comparison | Through | Via |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | The preposition ‘through’ is often used in sentences when something is going in from one end and coming out of another end. | The word ‘via’ is a preposition that is used in sentences talking about going from one point to another by passing a certain point in between. |
| History | The preposition we all call ‘through’ is originally a German word that was introduced to us by the metathesis of an old professor. | The word ‘ via’ was originally used by Roamans and Latins to refer to the ‘path’. That evolved into English language meaning passing through a certain point. |
| As Adverb | The adverb ‘through’ means sending an object from one side to another from the path of the interior. From one end to another. | There is no meaning of the word ‘via’ as an adverb. |
| Examples | · The plane went ‘through’ the clouds. · The thread passes ‘through’ the needle. | · We can take a solution ‘via’ injury. · Please complete the Paytm ‘via’ PatTm. |
| Usage in daily life | Some people think of the word ‘through’ as a common or informal way of storytelling a scene. | On the other hand, people use the word ‘via’ in a professional way of talking. |
When to Use Through?
The word Through can be a preposition or an adjective or an adverb. The word is the only legally welcomed spelling. It is also spoken or written as ‘thru’ in some parts of the world and id is now officially accepted as an alternative spelling of the word which is mainly used in formal writing only or when referring thoughts.
The word ‘through’ has different meanings. As an adjective, it means done or finished.
It can mean backward and forward, completely, or to the end, as an adverb.
The preposition ‘through’ is often used in sentences when something is going in from one side /end and coming out of another end. Example. The plane went through the clouds.
Some examples of ‘through’ are:-
- My son, Rahul is almost through with his studies.
- The cat ran through the floor.
- The plane went straight up through the clouds.
- Nothing went through his brain.
The boat went though the tunnel.
When to Use Via?
The preposition ‘via’ is used in sentences when we are talking about a path that passes through. Example . to fly to America via India.
The word Via is very unique. it is one of the very smallest words in the English language ( only 3 letter words) but is one of the most meaningful words also.
It can connect two entirely different lines of the English language, so we can say that it also acts as a conjunction. It is mainly used as a preposition, but also has a meaning as a noun that is a main road or highway.
Some examples of the word ‘via’ are:-
- We can take a solution ‘via’ injury.
- Please complete the Paytm ‘via’ PatTm.
- He took the train to Delhi which passes via Faridabad.
- She flew from London via Delhi.
- I will let her know via mail.
Please do not worry, I am going to call the police via public telephone.
Main Differences Between Through and Via
- The main difference between Through and via is, that the preposition Via is originated from a Latin word ‘way’, whereas ‘through’ is originally a German word.
- The word ‘through’ is used in sentences when there is some object going in from one side and coming out of another side. Whereas the word ‘via’ is used in the context of talking about a path of going somewhere by passing from a certain point.
- Some people think of the word ‘through’ as a common or informal way of storytelling a scene but on the other hand, people use the word ‘via’ in a professional way of talking.
- Examples of through vs examples of via:- the ball went through the window .on the other hand, I will let her know via phone call.
- The word through has different meanings as Adverb, a Noun, and preposition, whereas the word via has only meaning as a preposition and a noun.
Conclusion
Words that show the interconnection between (relation between) a noun and a pronoun ( object ) and also with other words of a sentence are known to be Pronouns.
Two examples of pronouns are through and via. there is a difference between these two pronouns and we need to understand that by going into the depth of their meaning. In the language of English, we have many words and each of them has the different or same meaning.
The two words Through and Via means almost the same but there is a small difference in these two which we all need to understand. and that is, the word Through is informally used more and the word Via is used mostly in a formal way of talking and writing.
References
- https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/via
- https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/through