Cool MateMeaning of Threshold
the floor or ground at the bottom of a doorway, considered as the entrance to a building or room
In simple words: The point where something starts to happen or change.
Threshold in a sentence
- He stepped across the threshold.
- She stood hesitating on the threshold.
- He has a low **boredom threshold** *(= he gets bored easily)*.
- I have a high **pain threshold** *(= I can suffer a lot of pain before I start to react)*.
- My earnings are just above the **tax threshold** *(= more than the amount at which you start paying tax)*.
- The number of people with the disease is reaching a critical threshold.
- They earn wages below the decency threshold set by the EU.
- She felt as though she was on the threshold of a new life.
How to use Threshold
Use 'threshold' to describe the beginning of a condition or an important limit. It's neutral and fits in both formal and casual settings, but might be less common in everyday conversation.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a doorframe as a 'threshold' — it's where you enter something new.
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Collocations with Threshold
Common mistakes with Threshold
- Confusing 'threshold' with 'treshold' (misspelling).
- Using 'thresholds' when referring to one point instead of the singular form.
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Threshold in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عتبة الباب, حد
النقطة التي يبدأ عندها شيء ما بالحدوث أو التغيير.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দোরগোড়া, সীমা
যে বিন্দু থেকে কিছু ঘটতে বা পরিবর্তিত হতে শুরু করে।
- GermanDeutsch
Schwelle
Der Punkt, an dem etwas beginnt zu geschehen oder sich zu ändern.
- SpanishEspañol
Umbral, Límite
El punto en el que algo empieza a suceder o a cambiar.
- Persianفارسی
آستانه، درگاه
نقطهای که چیزی شروع به رخ دادن یا تغییر میکند.
- FrenchFrançais
Seuil
Le point où quelque chose commence à se produire ou à changer.
- Hindiहिन्दी
देहलीज़
वह बिंदु जहाँ कुछ होना या बदलना शुरू होता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Soglia
Il punto in cui qualcosa inizia ad accadere o a cambiare.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Limiar, Soleira
O ponto em que algo começa a acontecer ou a mudar.
- RussianРусский
Порог
Точка, в которой что-то начинает происходить или меняться.
- Urduاردو
دہلیز، حد
وہ نقطہ جہاں سے کوئی چیز شروع ہوتی ہے یا بدلتی ہے۔
- Chinese中文
门槛
事物开始发生或改变的那个点。
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Frequently asked questions about Threshold
What does Threshold mean?
The point where something starts to happen or change.
What is the definition of Threshold?
the floor or ground at the bottom of a doorway, considered as the entrance to a building or room
How do you use Threshold in a sentence?
He stepped across the threshold.
Can you give another example of Threshold?
She stood hesitating on the threshold.
What are synonyms for Threshold?
Common alternatives include boundary, limit, entrance, crossing, brink.
What is the opposite of Threshold?
Opposite meanings include ceiling, limit.
What words go with Threshold?
It commonly pairs with cross, across the threshold, over the threshold, on the threshold, high, low, maximum, have, reach, meet, level, value, above a/the threshold, below a/the threshold.
What are common mistakes when using Threshold?
Confusing 'threshold' with 'treshold' (misspelling). Using 'thresholds' when referring to one point instead of the singular form.
How do you pronounce Threshold?
US: /["/ˈθreʃhəʊld/"]/, UK: /["/ˈθreʃhəʊld/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Threshold?
Use 'threshold' to describe the beginning of a condition or an important limit. It's neutral and fits in both formal and casual settings, but might be less common in everyday conversation.
What CEFR level is Threshold?
"Threshold" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.