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Another word for threshold
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• noun (Context 1)
The magnitude, intensity, or level that must be exceeded for a certain reaction, phenomenon, result, or condition to occur or be manifested.
Usage Example
"The patient has a remarkably low limit for pain and requires medication for minor procedures."
Strong
limit
boundary
Weak
minimum
• noun (Context 2)
A strip of wood, metal, or stone forming the bottom of a doorway and crossed when entering a building or room.
Usage Example
"She paused at the doorsill of the room, taking a deep breath before stepping inside."
Strongest
doorsill
sill
Strong
doorway
Weak
entrance
• noun (Context 3)
A point of entry or beginning; the verge of a new phase, era, or event.
Usage Example
"The research team is on the verge of a major scientific breakthrough that could cure the disease."
Strongest
verge
brink
Strong
dawn
beginning
start
Opposites of threshold
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of threshold varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
end
conclusion
finale
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Threshold. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/threshold