If asked where they are from they say something like New York by way of L.A.
2006-08-20 05:25:17 · 15 answers · asked by vsoto1030 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Then in your example, the person would live in New York and have been born in L.A.
They came to live in New York by way of living in L.A.
Synonyms of "by way of" include: "via", "by" and "through".
"I met Emma by way of Andrew."
"She travelled to Paris by way of Cannes."
That sort of thing.
2006-08-20 05:32:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It (by way of L.A.) would mean they came from L.A. and now live in New York.
2006-08-28 04:15:11 · answer #2 · answered by no nickname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This can mean "through" as in by way of Los Angeles but it is more frequently used in a different context. People will say for instance "by way of an example" meaning as an example. I don't understand the logic of saying 3 specific words when the same meaning is equally either through or as instead.
2006-08-23 20:27:23 · answer #3 · answered by galopin_1872 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In your example, the person is indicating that they were born or raised in New York, which they obviously still identify with, but most recently live or lived in Los Angeles.
I came to your house by way of Ted's, means I came to your house after detouring to Ted's place. Via and through are synonyms.
2006-08-26 14:06:21 · answer #4 · answered by Magic One 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'By way of' is in common use.
The phrase 'by means of something / some place) .... means:
'by a route that includes the thing / place mentioned
Eg: He reached London by way of Vienna.
2. He came to TV by way of Drama School.
Synonym of 'By way of' is 'VIA',/ 'Through'
2006-08-24 12:03:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They would have lived some where between points A and B.
i.e. If you are in oh say here in San Fransiko then you were born or raised in new York (A).......moved to LA.......then moved to San Fransiko (B)
2006-08-20 08:07:23 · answer #6 · answered by battle-ax 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
By way means via or through or by courtesy of
2006-08-25 17:25:37 · answer #7 · answered by Mithi C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
by way of means via
I flew to Hong Kong by way of Honolulu.
I flew to Hong Kong via Honolulu.
I flew to Hong Kong stopping over in Honolulu.
In your example it means that they lived in LA for a while!
2006-08-27 15:28:48 · answer #8 · answered by blatt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another word for, "by way of" is via. It means
how they came to be where they are. Where they came from.
2006-08-21 07:06:27 · answer #9 · answered by Precious Gem 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It refers to the route you are taking.
2006-08-24 08:40:48 · answer #10 · answered by karen wonderful 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋