threshold

noun

  • The bottom part of a doorway that you step over to go inside.
  • An entrance to a house or building, like a door or gate.
  • The beginning point of something, like starting a new game or adventure.
  • The edge of a place, like the start of a path or a field.
  • The point where something starts to happen, like when you feel happy or sad.


Antonym

  • lintel

Word Explanation:

  • A threshold is like a line or a door that you step over. When you go from one room to another, you are crossing a threshold.

Word in hindi

थRESHOLD

threshold

Other variations in hindi

  • चौक chauk
  • दहलीज़ dahleez

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'threshold' mean?

A threshold is the entrance or the beginning of something, like the bottom of a door or the start of a new experience.

How do you pronounce 'threshold'?

You say 'threshold' like this: THRESH-hold.

What is the origin of the word 'threshold'?

The word 'threshold' comes from Old English, where 'thresh' means to separate grain from chaff, and 'hold' refers to a place.

What is the meaning of 'threshold' in Kannada?

The word 'threshold' in Kannada is 'ಕೋಷ್ಟಕ' (Kōṣṭaka).