Word

threshold, n.
(thresholds)
freq. cnt. 10

the starting point for a new state or experience
<noun.time> freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 7

threshold

sample sentences

"on the threshold of manhood"

semantic pointers

hypernym

beginning, start, outset, first, kickoff, commencement, get-go, starting time, showtime, offset

the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway
<noun.artifact> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

doorsill doorstep threshold

semantic pointers

hypernym

sill

part holonym

door, doorway, threshold, room access

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
<noun.artifact> freq. cnt.: 48 freq. cnt.: 36 freq. cnt.: 11 freq. cnt.: 1

door doorway room access threshold