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threshold

/ˈθrɛʃhoʊld/
thr · esh · old θr · ɛʃ · hoʊld
English Definition
n. the level or point at which something starts or changes
中文释义
门槛
Significado en Español
umbral
한국어 뜻
문지방, 한계
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ngưỡng cửa
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Example Sentence

She stepped over the threshold into the house.

她跨过门槛走进了房子。

Synonyms
doorstep entrance brink
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “threshold”:

  1. A middle
  2. B end
  3. C brink
  4. D aftermath
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C — brink. “threshold” means n. the level or point at which something starts or changes

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The fast runner was at the very ______ of setting a brand-new record.

  1. A middle
  2. B threshold
  3. C center
  4. D bottom
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B — threshold. “threshold” means n. the level or point at which something starts or changes

Common questions about “threshold”

What does “threshold” mean?

threshold — n. the level or point at which something starts or changes. In Chinese: 门槛.

How do you pronounce “threshold”?

threshold is pronounced /ˈθrɛʃhoʊld/. It breaks into 3 syllables: thr · esh · old.

How do you use “threshold” in a sentence?

She stepped over the threshold into the house. (她跨过门槛走进了房子。)

What are synonyms for “threshold”?

doorstep, entrance, brink — all close in meaning to threshold (n. the level or point at which something starts or changes).

Is “threshold” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. threshold appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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