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I wanted to make good records. But my problem is I've got a low boredom threshold, so I wanted it to look and sound different with each album, which is really tantamount to suicide, cause people lose it, they lose it - they say: 'I like that, and that's not this.'
Adam Ant

Meaning of "threshold" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD THRESHOLD

Old English therscold; related to Old Norse threskoldr, Old High German driscubli, Old Swedish thriskuldi.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF THRESHOLD

threshold  [ˈθrɛʃəʊld] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF THRESHOLD

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Threshold is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES THRESHOLD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of threshold in the English dictionary

The first definition of threshold in the dictionary is Also called: doorsill. a sill, esp one made of stone or hardwood, placed at a doorway. Other definition of threshold is any doorway or entrance. Threshold is also the starting point of an experience, event, or venture.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH THRESHOLD


behold
bɪˈhəʊld
bold
bəʊld
cold
kəʊld
controlled
kənˈtrəʊld
fold
fəʊld
freehold
ˈfriːˌhəʊld
gold
ɡəʊld
hold
həʊld
household
ˈhaʊsˌhəʊld
manifold
ˈmænɪˌfəʊld
mold
məʊld
mould
məʊld
old
əʊld
rolled
rəʊld
six-year-old
ˈsɪksˌjɪəˌəʊld
sold
səʊld
solde
səʊld
told
təʊld
unfold
ʌnˈfəʊld
untold
ʌnˈtəʊld

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE THRESHOLD

threnode
threnodial
threnodic
threnodies
threnodist
threnody
threnos
threonine
thresh
thresh out
threshel
thresher
thresher shark
threshing
threshing machine
threshold agreement
threshold policy
threshold price
threshold wage policy
threw

WORDS THAT END LIKE THRESHOLD

absolute threshold
ahold
buttonhold
chokehold
commonhold
copyhold
difference threshold
foothold
handhold
leasehold
Meyerhold
nuclear threshold
on hold
overhold
roothold
stranglehold
stronghold
subthreshold
toehold
withhold

Synonyms and antonyms of threshold in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «THRESHOLD»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «threshold» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of threshold

Translation of «threshold» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF THRESHOLD

Find out the translation of threshold to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of threshold from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «threshold» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

门口
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

umbral
570 millions of speakers

English

threshold
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सीमा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عتبة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

порог
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

limiar
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গোবরাট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

seuil
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ambang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schwelle
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

戸口
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

문지방
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ambane
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ngưỡng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தொடக்கநிலை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उंबरठा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

eşik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

soglia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

próg
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

поріг
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

prag
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

όριο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

drumpel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tröskel
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

terskel
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of threshold

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «THRESHOLD»

The term «threshold» is very widely used and occupies the 10.123 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «THRESHOLD» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about threshold

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10 QUOTES WITH «THRESHOLD»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word threshold.
1
Adam Ant
I wanted to make good records. But my problem is I've got a low boredom threshold, so I wanted it to look and sound different with each album, which is really tantamount to suicide, cause people lose it, they lose it - they say: 'I like that, and that's not this.'
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Bob Barr
The average American returning from a trip abroad likely - and understandably - assumes the contents of his or her electronic device does not come close to meeting the threshold of 'criminal' activity, such as would give a government agent the right to seize and peruse their iPad just because they are returning from a vacation.
3
Michael Baumgartner
The threshold of the Dream Act is not high enough. One year of community college is not enough... No, I do not support the Dream Act.
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Warren E. Burger
It is not unprofessional to give free legal advice, but advertising that the first visit will be free is a bit like a fox telling chickens he will not bite them until they cross the threshold of the hen house.
5
Andrew Carnegie
Think of yourself as on the threshold of unparalleled success. A whole, clear, glorious life lies before you. Achieve! Achieve!
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Howard Carter
It soon became obvious that we were but on the threshold of the discovery.
7
David Christian
I believe human beings mark a threshold in the development of the planet, of course, but it is only part of the picture. What Big History can do is show us the nature of our complexity and fragility and the dangers that face us, but it can also show us our power, with collective learning.
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Jacques Derrida
Still today, I cannot cross the threshold of a teaching institution without physical symptoms, in my chest and my stomach, of discomfort or anxiety. And yet I have never left school.
9
David Gergen
When he hung up on Nancy Reagan, that's when he crossed his final threshold.
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Al Gore
Civil disobedience has an honourable history, and when the urgency and moral clarity cross a certain threshold, then I think that civil disobedience is quite understandable, and it has a role to play.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THRESHOLD»

Discover the use of threshold in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to threshold and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Last Threshold: Neverwinter Saga
In the final book of the #4 New York Times best-selling Neverwinter Saga, Drizzt Do’Urden navigates a winding path littered with secrets and lies.
R. A. Salvatore, 2013
2
Threshold
As the Threshold, the massive pyramid constructed by the Magic of Ashdod to propel themselves into Infinity at the cost of thousands of lives, nears completion,Tirzah, a glassworker slave who possesses the forbidden magical power to ...
Sara Douglass, 2004
3
Beyond the Threshold: Explorations of Liminality in Literature
These books tell the compelling stories of marginal characters, giving their stories moral authority while exploring their transformative possibilities.
Hein Viljoen, C. N. Van der Merwe, 2007
4
Sensory Evolution on the Threshold: Adaptations in ...
From crocodiles & penguins to seals & whales, this text explores the function & evolution of sensory systems in animals whose ancestors lived on land.
J. G. M. Thewissen, Sirpa Nummela, 2008
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Threshold: An Anthology of Contemporary Writing from Alberta
A dynamic collection of Alberta's vibrant literary culture. Established names and emerging talents are brought together to demonstrate the outstanding calibre of writing in the province.
Srdja Pavlovic, 1999
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The Threshold of the Visible World
First Published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Kaja Silverman, 2013
7
Threshold Graphs and Related Topics
The book contains many open problems and research ideas which will appeal to graduate students and researchers interested in graph theory.
N.V.R. Mahadev, U.N. Peled, 1995
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Threshold
Presents a collection of short stories, including "And the Darkness is Harsh," "Museum Piece," "Bok," and "From a Seat in the Chill Park."
Roger Zelazny, David G. Grubbs, Christopher S. Kovacs, 2009
9
Crossing the Threshold of Hope
A great international bestseller, the book in which, on the eve of the millennium, Pope John Paul II brings to an accessible level the great theological concerns of our lives.
Pope John Paul II, 2013
10
Lactate Threshold Training
Training for the endurance athlete.
Peter G. J. M. Janssen, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THRESHOLD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term threshold is used in the context of the following news items.
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GST threshold for imported online purchases could be reduced to $0 …
An agreement between state and federal leaders last week was expected to see GST threshold on imported online purchases go as low as $20, from the current ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
2
President Obama raises the overtime salary threshold
By significantly increasing the salary threshold below which salaried workers get overtime pay, President Obama just took a big step toward updating a critical ... «Washington Post, Jun 15»
3
Barack Obama poised to hike wages for millions
As early as this week, the Labor Department could propose a rule that would raise the current overtime threshold — $23,660 – to as much as $52,000, extending ... «Politico, Jun 15»
4
IRS wants to cut jackpot thresholds to $600 for tax reporting
We know lots of folks from Hawaii love to go to Las Vegas and gamble, so here's what you need to know. Even though you're supposed to report all winnings, ... «KHON2, Jun 15»
5
UN climate fund passes financing threshold with $1.5 billion …
Green Climate Fund officials said a Japanese commitment Thursday of $1.5 billion pushed the fund's resources beyond the threshold at which they can start ... «Fox News, May 15»
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Fed's Tarullo Reiterates Support for Raising “Systemically Important …
has indicated he'd like to change the threshold as part of legislation he's working on, and other Republicans expressed support during Thursday's hearing. «Wall Street Journal, Mar 15»
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Carrying NICE over the threshold
NICE's 'threshold,' over which treatments are less likely to be recommended for use in the NHS, is typically between £20,000 and £30,000 per QALY. «NICE, Feb 15»
8
Obama Administration May Double Salary Threshold For Overtime …
Policy experts expect forthcoming rules from the Obama administration to potentially double the salary threshold for exemptions to overtime pay requirements. «Manufacturing.net, Feb 15»
9
Tories plan to raise threshold for key public sector industrial action
A minimum threshold is needed to prevent the likes of next week's bus strikes in London where 16% of eligible members of the RMT voted for strike action, ... «The Guardian, Jan 15»
10
CBI calls for better childcare and a higher threshold for National …
Business leaders have outlined a “radical” blueprint to improve the nation's living standards, including expanding free childcare and raising the threshold for ... «The Independent, Nov 14»

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