Topic: GEOGRAPHY
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| Date: | 1300-1400 |
| Language: | Old French |
| Origin: | sourse, from sourdre 'to rise, spring out', from Latin surgere; SURGE1 |
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source1 S2 W1
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[countable]1 a thing, place, activity etc that you get something from : They get their money from various sources.
They get their money from various sources. source of a useful source of information Beans are a very good source of protein. For me, music is a great source of enjoyment.
a useful source of informationBeans are a very good source of protein.For me, music is a great source of enjoyment.2 the cause of something, especially a problem, or the place where it starts
source of We've found the source of the trouble. The recent name change has been the source of some confusion.
We've found the source of the trouble.The recent name change has been the source of some confusion.3TCN a person, book, or document that supplies you with information : List all your sources at the end of your essay.
List all your sources at the end of your essay.4SG the place where a stream or river starts
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