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Threshold

Definition:

A threshold refers to the point or level at which something begins or changes.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

  1. A doorway or entrance.
  2. The starting point or level of an experience or action.
  3. The minimum amount, value, or quality required for something.
  4. A strip of wood, metal, or stone forming the bottom of a doorway and crossed in entering a house or room.

Usages:

  • Popular Usage: In everyday language, threshold is commonly used to describe the minimum point or level needed to trigger a particular event or action. For example: "She had to earn at least $50,000 before reaching the threshold for tax payment."
  • Local Usage: In regional or local contexts, a threshold can describe a doorway or entrance to a building or room. For example: "He stood at the threshold of the old mansion, unsure of what awaited him on the other side."

Sample Sentences:

  1. The cat sat at the threshold of the open door, contemplating whether to venture outside.
  2. They weren't able to cross the threshold of success until they worked tirelessly for years.
  3. The government set the poverty threshold at $20,000 per year.
  4. When you enter the house, remember to wipe off your shoes on the threshold.

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