CEFR A2

source

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: origin, root, spring, fount

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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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