Definition: 1. The place where something begins, where it springs into being. 2. A person who supplies information. 3. A facility where something is available. 4. Anything that provides inspiration for later work.
Use 'source' in a sentence:
1. Taking ingredients from the same source means the beers stay the same.
2. He's totally unreliable as a source of information.
3. Go to the original source.
4. These factories have displaced tourism as the country's largest source of foreign exchange.
5. He wanted to have a source of income after his retirement; until then, he wouldn't require additional money.
6. Our information comes from a reliable source.
7. Fish was a major source of protein for the working man.
8. Supporters say open source software is more secure, cheaper to buy and maintain and easier to customize.
9. Military sources say the boat was heading south at high speed.
10. Supporters say open source software is more secure.
11. Scientific research is widely claimed to be the source of the high standard of living in the U.S.
12. The kernel of that message was that peace must not be a source of advantage or disadvantage for anyone.
13. The source of the problem resides in the fact that the currency is too strong.
14. If you tend to overeat because of depression, first take steps to recognize the source of your sadness.
15. We should conserve oil and gas by making full use of other energy sources.
16. The threat of losing their jobs is a constant source of worry to them.
17. Plants are the ultimate source of all foodstuffs.
18. Her daughter was a continual source of delight to her.
19. The main source of income, tourism, is expected to dry up completely this summer.
20. Government sources denied there had been a deliberate cover-up.
21. Is your salary taxed at source?
22. I verified the source from which I had that information.
23. Milk products are an excellent source of calcium and protein.
24. Research shows that young people still look to parents as their main source for health information.
25. Some kinds of batteries can be recharged by connecting them to a source of direct current.
26. What is their main source of income?
27. Try to buy wood that you know has come from a sustainable source.
28. Where is the nearest water source?
29. That source is sound itself.
30. Peas, beans and lentils are a good source of vegetable protein.
31. The writer illustrates his point by quotation from a number of sources.
32. Renewable sources of energy must be used where practical.
33. The Middle East is the world's single most important source of oil.
34. If you take text from other sources, place it in quotes.
35. Government sources indicated yesterday that cuts may have to be made.
36. Dreams can be a rich source of inspiration for an artist.
37. Historians use a wide range of primary and secondary sources for their research.
38. This gave me a clue as to the source of the problem.
39. It would be useful if you could nail down the source of this tension.
40. His novels are a rich source of material for the movie industry.
41. The document was a composite of information from various sources.
42. We've been collecting data from various sources.
43. Fruit is a convenient source of vitamins and energy.
44. He has carried out extensive research into renewable energy sources.
45. Friedman's lengthy report quoted an unnamed source.
46. Success in sport is a source of national pride.
47. Your local library will be a useful source of information.
48. Tourism is a major source of income for the area.
49. We're interested in the source of these fictitious rumours.
50. We source all the meat sold in our stores from British farms.
