Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Source.
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Source - as a noun
The place where something begins, where it springs into being
Example: "The italian beginning of the renaissance"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beginningoriginrootrootageHypernyms (Closely Related)
pointHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A document (or organization) from which information is obtained
Example: "The reporter had two sources for the story"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
documentpaperswritten documentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Anything that provides inspiration for later work
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
germseedHypernyms (Closely Related)
inspirationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A facility where something is available
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
facilityinstallationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A person who supplies information
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
informantHypernyms (Closely Related)
communicatorHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Someone who originates or causes or initiates something
Example: "He was the generator of several complaints"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
authorgeneratorHypernyms (Closely Related)
makershaperHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(technology) a process by which energy or a substance enters a system
Example: "A heat source"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actionactivitynatural actionnatural processHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
sinkAnything (a person or animal or plant or substance) in which an infectious agent normally lives and multiplies
Example: "An infectious agent depends on a reservoir for its survival"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reservoirA publication (or a passage from a publication) that is referred to
Example: "He carried an armful of references back to his desk"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
referenceExample Sentences
"I found the source of the strange noise in the basement."
"The newspaper article failed to mention its source."
"The detective followed every lead to find the source of the crime."
"We need to determine the original source of the information."
"The pollution in the river comes from various sources."
Word Game Points
Is SOURCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, source is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SOURCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is SOURCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, source is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSOURCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is SOURCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, source is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSOURCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
