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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In 25 years, Mike Bechtel thinks we will have a new source of clean, abundant energy: nuclear fusion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Iran and the U.S. have received the framework of a deal for an immediate cease-fire drafted by Pakistan, Reuters reported on Monday, citing a source aware of the proposals.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

“Katherine is about to have another baby, and they’re going to move once she has the baby,” the source said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Seven players from the Eritrean football squad that scored a historic victory in Eswatini last week have failed to return home, a source close to the team has told the BBC.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

When a source suddenly goes silent, you must consider the possibility that he has been caught and forced to talk.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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