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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China, Washington's chief geopolitical rival, has been North Korea's main trading partner and a key source of diplomatic and economic support for the country, hit by multiple international sanctions.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 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

Havana also learned to exploit the Cuban diaspora as a source of hard currency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

But Kim cannot afford to alienate his biggest source of aid either.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Their one source of supply, Bear Stearns, suddenly seemed more interested in shooting than in trading with them.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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