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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Emphasising that parliament was the source of checks and balances, he said that "we will vote for laws that are in the public interest and reject those that are not".

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The source said the investigation had started after police received an allegation of fraud.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Leo’s encyclical has been long-awaited by policymakers, business leaders and different faith groups who see the Catholic Church, the largest Christian denomination, as a source of ethical guidance on tech policy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

The leak also depletes the source for a chemical reaction, which is generating heat that, in turn, accelerates the reaction in a process called “thermal runaway.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Lemuel followed the rappings to find their source.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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