Definitions and Examples of source, spring
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The point of origin of a river or stream.
Example
The source of the Nile River is in Uganda.
A place where water flows naturally from the ground.
Example
The town's main water supply comes from a spring located in the nearby hills.
Key Differences: source vs spring
- 1Basin is a container for holding liquids, while source and spring refer to the origin of a water body.
- 2Source refers to the starting point of a river or stream, while spring refers to a natural place where water flows from the ground.
Effective Usage of source, spring
- 1Geography: Use source and spring to describe the origin of rivers and streams.
- 2Hydrology: Incorporate these antonyms in discussions about water bodies and their characteristics.
- 3Vocabulary Building: Learn new words and their meanings by studying antonyms.
Remember this!
The antonyms source and spring refer to the origin of a water body, while basin is a container for holding liquids. Use these words in geography and hydrology discussions, as well as vocabulary building exercises.