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Conversation

Have you seen the new source code for that app we talked about?

Yeah, I checked it out last night, and it's pretty impressive!

I think they really improved the source features this time.

Definitely! It makes the whole thing much more user-friendly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To obtain or acquire something, especially parts or materials, from a specific place or supplier.

Example

The company is sourcing its materials from local suppliers to reduce costs.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you heard where they're going to source their materials for the new project?

I think they're looking overseas for better prices.

That makes sense; many companies are sourceing from different countries these days.

Definition

A place, person, or thing that provides information or causes something to happen.

Example

The internet is a valuable source of information for students.

Conversation

Have you found a good source for that research project?

Yeah, I found a great article online that has all the details.

That's awesome! I need to check that out for my source material.

Definition

To obtain materials or parts from a specific place or supplier for production or to identify where information comes from.

Example

The company sourced its materials from local suppliers to support the community.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you find out where they source their materials from?

Yeah, they get them from a few local suppliers.

That's interesting! I wonder if we could source from them too.

Root Explanation

Source → It originates from Old French *sourcie* (meaning spring or fountain), which in turn comes from Latin *surgere* (meaning to rise). The word 'source' refers to the point of origin or the place where something begins, much like a spring of water rises from the ground.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'spring' or 'fountain' as the place where water 'rises' — that's why 'source' means the origin of something.

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