How to Use "Source" with Example Sentences


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Study Vocabulary Words source (n): a person, place or thing which something comes from or is received from; something or someone that gives information

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Used with adjectives:

"Broccoli is an excellent source of fiber."
(excellent, good, great, rich, valuable)

"I don't have any other source of income."
(other, additional, outside)

"They were the main source of donation."
(main, major, principal, primary, constant)

"She was the likely source of the problem."
(likely, unexpected)

"We are always looking for alternative sources of energy."
(alternative, different, new, renewable)

"When the power was out, the flashlight was the only source of light."
(only, single)

"This book was a valuable source for our research."
(valuable, invaluable, useful, important)

"Dr. Smith is an authoritative source for cancer research."
(authoritative, reliable, reputable)

"The truth was given from multiple sources."
(multiple, several, various)

"You can't always trust media sources."
(media, news)

Used with verbs:

"We located the source of the water leak."
(located, found, identified)

"The food bank provides a food source for the homeless."
(provides)

"Make sure to quote sources for your paper."
(quote, cite)

"He refused to reveal the source of his information."
(reveal, disclose, identify, name)

"He continues to protect his source."
(protect)

Used with prepositions:

"She was a source of inspiration to many."
(of)

"According to an informed source, he will resign tomorrow."
(according to)


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