source
US /sɔrs/
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 waterto source of water, meaning to get (a product) from another country or business
- Medium reliable source of informationdescribing reliable source of information (worthy of reliance or trust)
- Hard source materials locallyto source materials locally, meaning to get (a product) from another country or business
- Very Hard source of constant friction in negotiationsto source of constant friction in negotiations, meaning to get (a product) from another country or business
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