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AWL Sublist 1 · Academic Word
source
/sɔːrs/ Syllables: ˈsource
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
The origin or place from which something comes or is obtained.
Synonyms
origin
reference
supplier
Antonyms
None available
Translations
source in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
مصدر، منبع
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
هو المكان اللي بيجي منه الشيء أو بنحصل عليه منه.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
A source is where something comes from. In research, a source is a book, article, or person that gives you information. Energy sources provide power.
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Memory TipSource comes from Latin 'surgere' meaning to rise — a source is where something rises from.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
Academic papers must cite all sources to acknowledge the work of other researchers.
Renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power are rapidly replacing fossil fuels.
The researcher traced the original source of the data to a 1990 government report.
Word Families & Pronunciation
source
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| noun | sourcing |
| adjective | sourced |
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