lähde — meaning in English
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English meaning
- cause noun The thing that makes something happen; the origin of an effect.
- fountain noun A structure that shoots or sprays water, often as a decoration in a public space.
- head noun The part of the body containing the brain, eyes, and mouth.
- reference noun A mention of, or connection to, something else.
- root noun The underground part of a plant that anchors it and draws in water and nutrients.
- source noun The place, person, or thing that something originates from.
- spawn verb Of fish, frogs, or other aquatic creatures, to lay eggs in water.
- spring noun The season between winter and summer, when plants begin to grow again.
- well adv In a good, skillful, or satisfactory way.
Senses
lähde is used for these senses in English:
- cause (countable, often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
- fountain A source or origin of a flow (e.g., of favors or knowledge).
- fountainhead (figuratively) An abundant source of knowledge, etc.
- head The source of a river; the end of a lake where a river flows into it.
- reference (academic writing) A previously published written work thus indicated; a source.
- root (figurative) The primary source; origin.
- spawn Any germ or seed, even a figurative source.
- spring (astronomy) The period from the moment of vernal equinox (around March 21 in the Northern Hemisphere) to the moment of the summer solstice (around June 21); the equivalent periods reckoned in other cultures and calendars.
cause — full definition
- noun The thing that makes something happen; the origin of an effect.
- noun A goal or movement that people support or fight for.
- verb To make something happen; to bring about.
fountain — full definition
- noun A structure that shoots or sprays water, often as a decoration in a public space.
- noun A natural spring where water rises from the ground.
- noun A source or origin of something, such as knowledge or generosity.