Threshold synonyms

lower-limit (related)

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level (related)

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the-limit (related)

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brink

The edge, margin, or border of a steep place, as of a precipice; a bank or edge, as of a river or pit; a verge; a border; as, the brink of a chasm. Also used figuratively.

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doorsill

A length of wood, masonry, etc. along the bottom of a doorway; threshold

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vestibule

The enclosed passage between passenger cars of a train, with doors for entrance or exit

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sill

The definition of a sill is a horizontal piece of a frame, generally made out of wood, for a window or door.

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opening

The act or an instance of becoming open or being made to open:

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entrance (related)

The definition of an entrance is where you go in someplace, such as a door, or coming into someplace in a memorable way, or an actor coming on stage.

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limen

The point at which a stimulus is strong enough to produce a physiological or psychological response.

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edge

The line or area farthest away from the middle:

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doorstep

A big slice of bread.

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boundary

Any line or thing marking a limit; bound; border

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dawn

Dawn is defined as the first light of a new day or the beginning of something.

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eve

In the Bible, the first woman and the wife of Adam.

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horizon

A similar line observed from the surface of the moon, etc.

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outset

The initial stage of something; the beginning:

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verge

(UK, Australia, New Zealand) The grassy area between the sidewalk and the street; a tree lawn.

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rate (related)

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gate

An opening in a wall or fence for entrance or exit.

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door

A portal of entry into a building, room or vehicle, consisting of a rigid plane movable on a hinge. Doors are frequently made of wood or metal. May have a handle to help open and close, a latch to hold the door closed, and a lock that ensures the door cannot be opened without the key.

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inception

The definition of inception is the beginning.

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start

An act of beginning; an initial effort:

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origin (related)

The beginning of something.