Definitions

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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“They both have a lot going on professionally but make time for each other during the week whenever they can,” the unnamed source added.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

As part of this process, O’Neill will need to define the future of the low carbon business which has been a source of suboptimal investments and still needs careful management, Rainforth adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Dark chocolate is often seen as a healthier choice than milk chocolate, because it contains less sugar and more cocoa, which is a source of flavanols.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

He jumped on his bike and headed towards the source.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

But my gut also tells me that I can eat an entire caramel cake, so it’s not exactly the most reliable source.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

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