Synonyms for

Sources

Verb / ˈsɔ:rsʌz / Another word for sources — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Sources are places or things where you can find information or get something you need.

Synonyms & similar words

author origin reservoir rootage seed generator informant germ beginning reference source sink root references materials documents data intelligence clues hints leads resources fountains wells origins roots beginnings bases foundations springboards

Synonyms by register

Formal

origins springs fountains roots

Informal

beginnings starts bases

Literary

wells springs

Antonyms

ends conclusions results outcomes effects destinations

Common collocations

  • primary sources
  • secondary sources
  • reliable sources
  • sources of information
  • sources of income
  • sources of energy
  • sources close to
  • sources say

Word family

noun source
verb source
adjective sourced

Usage note

The word 'sources' can refer to the origin of something or to people or documents that provide information. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I used sources from the internet to learn about different animals.
  2. The teacher asked us to find sources for our science project.
  3. The journalist interviewed sources to get information for her article.
  4. The detective looked for sources of evidence at the crime scene.
  5. The farmer had to find new sources of water for his crops during the drought.

Quotes

  • The best education comes from action; the most memorable lesson is a mistake.
  • The best way to predict the future is to create it.
  • Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

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