THRESHOLD
(noun)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Threshold.
How to pronounce threshold:
US
Threshold - as a noun
The starting point for a new state or experience
Example: "On the threshold of manhood"
The smallest detectable sensation
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
limenHypernyms (Closely Related)
aesthesisesthesissensationsense datumsense experiencesense impressionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
Example: "He stuck his head in the doorway"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
doordoorwayroom accessHypernyms (Closely Related)
entranceentrancewayentreeentryentrywayHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He stepped over the threshold and entered the house."
"The noise from the party exceeded the threshold of what she could tolerate."
"They lived on the threshold of poverty, always struggling to make ends meet."
"The car's speedometer reached its threshold at 120 miles per hour."
"She was on the threshold of a great discovery in her research."
Word Game Points
Is THRESHOLD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, threshold is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
THRESHOLD has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is THRESHOLD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, threshold is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTHRESHOLD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is THRESHOLD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, threshold is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTHRESHOLD has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
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