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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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Flat births and a rising number of deaths are eroding a perennial source of population growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Halliday: We hope people enjoy it because it is a source of entertainment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

It has become a new source of deterrence for Iran.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

An Iranian diplomatic source told journalists a new mechanism had been organised with Oman "under which there has been and will be a right of passage".

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The only source of warmth was his own heat-hungry body.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig