source

[sawrs, sohrs] / sɔrs, soʊrs /

NOUN

beginning; point of supply

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authority cause expert origin

STRONG

antecedent author authorship begetter birthplace commencement connection dawn dawning derivation determinant father fount fountain fountainhead inception informant maternity mother onset opening origination originator parent paternity provenance provenience rise rising root specialist spring start wellspring

WEAK

horse's mouth starting point

Antonyms

STRONGEST

consequence effect end outcome outgrowth result

STRONG

completion conclusion ending finish stop

Example Sentences

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A source with direct knowledge of the matter told Barron’s last year that Honeywell was looking to take the company public as soon as late 2026, market conditions permitting.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

According to Ollard, misconnections are particularly difficult to deal with because identifying the source of the problem - and who is responsible - is often complex.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Helots fed these high-caste soldiers and serviced their every need; one source reports that each Spartan who went into battle against the Persians was attended by seven helots.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

“The most reliable source of water in the future is local water.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Like any good newsman, Greeley double-checked his source by asking the spirit to also rap the corresponding number he’d written.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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