threshold

noun
UK: /ˈθreʃ.həʊld/
US: /ˈθreʃ.hoʊld/

  1. The level or point at which something starts to happen or have an effect.

    1. He has a high pain threshold.
    2. The air quality threshold was exceeded in several areas of the city, causing health concerns.

  2. The entrance to a house or building.

    1. He stood on the threshold of the house.
    2. Standing on the threshold of a new era, the company embraced innovation and sustainable practices.

  3. A point immediately before something important happens.

    1. We are on the threshold of success.
    2. The scientists were on the threshold of a major breakthrough in cancer research.

Synonyms

brink commencement start verge beginning entrance doorway
threshold verb

  1. To indicate a starting point or beginning of something.

    1. They are thresholding a new era of peace.
    2. The company is thresholding its entry into the international market with a series of promotional events.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "threshold" in English means: The level or point at which something starts to happen or have an effect., The entrance to a house or building., A point immediately before something important happens..

The phonetic transcription of "threshold" is /ˈθreʃ.həʊld/ in British English and /ˈθreʃ.hoʊld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "threshold": brink, commencement, start, verge, beginning, entrance, doorway.

Example usage of "threshold": "He has a high pain threshold.". More examples on the page.