noun · academic

source

UK/sɔːs/US/sɔrs/SOURCE

Band 5-6task2task1speaking

where information, ideas, or materials come from

Examples

Always cite the source when you quote statistics.

Primary sources give direct evidence about the topic.

The Internet is a useful source of background information.

Band 8 sentence

When gathering evidence for Task 2, prioritize peer‑reviewed sources over general websites.

Collocations

  • primary source
  • reliable source
  • cite the source

Word family

sources noun (plural)sourceful adjective (rare)

Common mistakes

resourcesource (or reference)

quote from internetquote from an online source

Say it for a higher band

5place6reference7+source

Synonyms

reference

resource

Easily confused

resource

The library provides many resources for students.

reference

Include at least three academic references in your essay.

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