threshold (Meaning)
threshold (n)
the starting point for a new state or experience
the smallest detectable sensation
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway
a region marking a boundary
threshold (n.)
The plank, stone, or piece of timber, which lies under a door, especially of a dwelling house, church, temple, or the like; the doorsill; hence, entrance; gate; door.
Fig.: The place or point of entering or beginning, entrance; outset; as, the threshold of life.
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threshold Sentence Examples
- The door stood as a threshold, separating the outside world from the cozy sanctuary within.
- As she reached the threshold of adulthood, her responsibilities and expectations grew exponentially.
- The pain threshold of the human body varies significantly from person to person.
- Crossing the wealth threshold qualified him for preferential tax treatment.
- The scientist cautiously approached the threshold of the experimental chamber, not knowing what dangers lurked within.
- The threshold of their patience had been reached after endless hours of waiting.
- The threshold of the building was engraved with an ancient symbol, its meaning lost to time.
- With trembling hands, she pushed open the threshold, revealing a scene of devastation.
- The threshold of the pool glistened in the sunlight, inviting swimmers to take a refreshing plunge.
- As the sun crossed the threshold of the horizon, casting long shadows across the land, it marked the end of the day.
FAQs About the word threshold
the starting point for a new state or experience, the smallest detectable sensation, the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room
brink, edge,verge,cusp, point,nick
period, ending, period,end, conclusion, conclusion, close, close, end, ending
The door stood as a threshold, separating the outside world from the cozy sanctuary within.
As she reached the threshold of adulthood, her responsibilities and expectations grew exponentially.
The pain threshold of the human body varies significantly from person to person.
Crossing the wealth threshold qualified him for preferential tax treatment.
