Source | Mean of source in English Dictionary

/ˈsoɚs/

• Noun
• someone or something that provides what is wanted or needed
1. The college had its own power source.
2. a water source = a source of water
3. She has been a great source of strength to me.
4. His job is the family's main source of income.
• the cause of something (such as a problem)
1. The delays are a source of concern.
2. The team's bad play has been a source of disappointment.
• a person, book, etc., that gives information
1. A government source spoke to the press today.
2. The reporter has refused to reveal his sources.
3. According to one source, the program will not cost a lot.
4. information from various intelligence sources
5. print sources
6. a reference source

• the beginning of a stream or river of water
1. the source of the Nile