origin, source, inception, root mean the point at which something begins its course or existence. origin applies to the things or persons from which something is ultimately derived and often to the causes …

SOURCE definition: any thing or place from which something comes, arises, or is obtained; origin. See examples of source used in a sentence.

1. any thing or place from which something comes or is obtained; origin. 2. the beginning or place of origin of a stream or river. 3. a book, person, document, etc., supplying esp. firsthand information. 4. …

Always list your sources (= say which books you have used) at the end of a paper. Tax is deducted from my income at source. The opera house is a great source of civic pride. His main source of work had …

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A source is a person or book that provides information for a news story or for a piece of research. Military sources say the boat was heading south at high speed. She quotes secondary and primary …

5 days ago · Noun source (plural sources) The person, place, or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.