source (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /sɔːrs/

Definition

The place or thing where something begins or comes from.

Examples

• The source of the river is in the mountains.

• We need to find the source of the problem.

• This information comes from a reliable source.

How to Use source

source of (prepositional phrase)

Used to show what something comes from. — "The source of the noise was unclear."

Synonyms of source

Words with a similar meaning to source:

• origin
• root
• spring
• fount

Antonyms of source

Words with the opposite meaning to source:

• end
• destination
• outcome

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