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The river's origin is in the mountains.
What does Origin mean?
Origin means where something begins.
Dictionary definition
The starting point, source, or beginning of something.
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Origin in a sentence
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We discussed the origin of the custom.
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What does origin mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to origin?
Source is close in meaning to origin.
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WordOrigin.
Partnoun.
MeaningOrigin means where something begins.
ExampleExample: The river's origin is in the mountains.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- or · uh · jin
- Strongest beat
- or
- Ending
- jin
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on or.
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Synonyms
Words like Origin
sourceUse for where something comes from.
beginningUse for the first point in time or place.
Antonyms
Opposite words
endingUse for the final point.
resultUse for what comes after the start.
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Hint for students
Origin means where something begins.
Common mix-up
Origin is not the same as ending. Origin means origin means where something begins.
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Read this model sentence: We discussed the origin of the custom. Clue words: discussed, custom. Underline clue words that show why origin fits instead of ending. Now write one new sentence that shows origin without using the word origin. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show origin?
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