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US /sɔrs/

noun Foundation · A2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Please state the source of the information in your final report.

Synonyms

  • originthe place where something begins, where it springs into being
  • root(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
  • fountainheadan abundant source

Collocations

  • Easy source of water
    to source of water, meaning to get (a product) from another country or business
  • Medium reliable source of information
    describing reliable source of information (worthy of reliance or trust)
  • Hard source materials locally
    to source materials locally, meaning to get (a product) from another country or business
  • Very Hard source of constant friction in negotiations
    to source of constant friction in negotiations, meaning to get (a product) from another country or business

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