WELLSPRING Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word wellspring. (close relations)
Definition of WELLSPRING
wellsprings
Best Alternative Words for WELLSPRING
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| beginning | nounn | |||||||
noun • the event consisting of the start of something • the time at which something is supposed to begin • the first part or section of something • the place where something begins, where it springs into being • the act of starting something adjective satellite • serving to begin | ||||||||
| cause | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something • a justification for something existing or happening • a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end • any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results • a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy verb • give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally • cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner | ||||||||
| fountain | nounn | |||||||
noun • a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises • a natural flow of ground water • an artificially produced flow of water • a plumbing fixture that provides a flow of water | ||||||||
| genesis | nounn | |||||||
noun • the first book of the Old Testament: tells of Creation; Adam and Eve; the Fall of Man; Cain and Abel; Noah and the flood; God's covenant with Abraham; Abraham and Isaac; Jacob and Esau; Joseph and his brothers • a coming into being | ||||||||
| origin | nounn | |||||||
noun • the place where something begins, where it springs into being • properties attributable to your ancestry • an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events • the point of intersection of coordinate axes; where the values of the coordinates are all zero • the source of something's existence or from which it derives or is derived • the hereditary derivation of an individual | ||||||||
| root | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground • the place where something begins, where it springs into being • (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed • a number that, when multiplied by itself some number of times, equals a given number • the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation • someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent) • a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes • the embedded part of a bodily structure such as a tooth, nail, or hair verb • take root and begin to grow • come into existence, originate • cheer for • plant by the roots • dig with the snout • become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style • cause to take roots | ||||||||
| source | nounn | |||||||
noun • the place where something begins, where it springs into being • a document (or organization) from which information is obtained • anything that provides inspiration for later work • a facility where something is available • a person who supplies information • someone who originates or causes or initiates something • (technology) a process by which energy or a substance enters a system • anything (a person or animal or plant or substance) in which an infectious agent normally lives and multiplies • a publication (or a passage from a publication) that is referred to verb • get (a product) from another country or business • specify the origin of | ||||||||
| spring | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring • a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed • a natural flow of ground water • a point at which water issues forth • the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards verb • move forward by leaps and bounds • develop into a distinctive entity • spring back; spring away from an impact • develop suddenly • produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly | ||||||||
| starting point | nounn | |||||||
noun • earliest limiting point | ||||||||
| fountainhead | nounn | |||||||
noun • an abundant source • the source of water from which a stream arises | ||||||||
| well | adverbadv | |||||||
adjective • in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury noun • a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine • a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid • an abundant source • an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway) • an enclosed compartment in a ship or plane for holding something as e.g. fish or a plane's landing gear or for protecting something as e.g. a ship's pumps adverb • (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well') • thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form • indicating high probability; in all likelihood • (used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully • to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree • favorably; with approval • to a great extent or degree • with great or especially intimate knowledge • with prudence or propriety • with skill or in a pleasing manner • in a manner affording benefit or advantage • in financial comfort • without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor adjective satellite • resulting favorably • wise or advantageous and hence advisable verb • come up, as of a liquid | ||||||||
| wellhead | nounn | |||||||
noun • the source of water for a well • a structure built over a well | ||||||||
