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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Before the Iran conflict, the oil-rich region was a reliable source of financing for Wall Street deals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

But one well-informed Serbian source told the BBC this could happen as early as Monday, when Serbian authorities are expected to release the first results of their investigation.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“For them, gold did its job and served as a good source of immediate liquidity,” he told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Instead, Owens received an outpouring of support from fellow actors and fans who pushed back against the idea that honest work should ever be a source of embarrassment.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The whistling grew loud as I approached its source.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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