source

/sˈɔːs/

/ˈsɔɹs/

Source

somewhere, someone, or something that originates something else

synonyms : beginning

anything that provides inspiration for later work

synonyms : germ

a document (or organization) from which information is obtained

a facility where something is available

an individual who provides information

synonyms : informant

someone who originates or causes or initiates something

synonyms : author

a book or a document that supplies information in a research and is referred to

synonyms : reference

anything (a person or animal or plant or substance) in which an infectious agent normally lives and multiplies

synonyms : reservoir

(technology) a process by which energy or a substance enters a system

antonyms : sink

a role assigned to the entity that represents the starting point or origin of an action or movement

to source

MAIN VERB

specify the origin of

to attain a product from a particular place

Examples

1. The students researched different sources for their science project.

2. The students presented their science project on renewable energy sources.

3. Eggs are a great source of protein.

4. Prunes are a good source of antioxidants.