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source

/sɔːrs/
source sɔːrs
English Definition
n. origin, provider
中文释义
来源，资源
Significado en Español
fuente, origen
한국어 뜻
출처, 원천
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nguồn, nguồn gốc
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Example Sentence

The source of the river is in Tibet.

河流源头在西藏。

Synonyms
origin root
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “source” as it is used in the sentence: “The library was a valuable source of information for the students.”

  1. A origin
  2. B collector
  3. C resource
  4. D copy
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C — resource. “source” means n. origin, provider

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The detective tried hard to find the true ______ of the mysterious letters.

  1. A result
  2. B source
  3. C effect
  4. D outcome
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B — source. “source” means n. origin, provider

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Common questions about “source”

What does “source” mean?

source — n. origin, provider. In Chinese: 来源，资源.

How do you pronounce “source”?

source is pronounced /sɔːrs/. It breaks into 1 syllable: source.

How do you use “source” in a sentence?

The source of the river is in Tibet. (河流源头在西藏。)

What are synonyms for “source”?

origin, root — all close in meaning to source (n. origin, provider).

Is “source” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. source appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “source”?

source (origin)

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