By way of/in the way of something

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Think Routes

Visualize 'by way of' as taking a specific route or method to accomplish your goal.

She mastered Japanese by way of self-study and immersion.

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Not Physical

'By way of' often refers to non-physical paths, like methods or processes.

The law was passed by way of a unanimous vote.

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Figurative Speech

Sometimes 'by way of' is used more figuratively than literally.

He apologized by way of a heartfelt letter.