Basic Details
Word: Threshold
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The point or level at which something begins or changes.
Synonyms: Entrance, brink, limits, beginning
Antonyms: Conclusion, limit, end
Idioms and Phrases
- On the threshold: About to begin something. Example: "She is on the threshold of a new adventure as she prepares to travel abroad for the first time."
- Crossing the threshold: Moving into a new phase or situation. Example: "After months of hard work, she felt she was crossing the threshold towards graduation."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Standing at the threshold of her new home, she felt excited and nervous at the same time.
Example 2: The doctor explained that the patient was on the threshold of recovery after a long illness.
Example 3: As the clock struck midnight, everyone cheered to welcome the New Year, standing on the threshold of new possibilities.
Fun Fact
The word "threshold" comes from the Old English word "refeld," which originally referred to a wooden plank placed at the entrance of a home to keep out dirt and dust.
Famous Quote
"Life begins at the end of your comfort zone." - Neale Donald Walsch, implying we often find ourselves at the threshold of new experiences when we step out of what's familiar.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "threshold" mean?
a) The end of something
b) A level at which something begins or changes
c) A type of plant
d) A kind of animal
Answer: b) A level at which something begins or changes
2. Which of these is a synonym of "threshold"?
a) Limit
b) Lion
c) Tree
d) Cloud
Answer: a) Limit
3. Which sentence uses "threshold" correctly?
a) The cat jumped over the threshold to catch the mouse.
b) She was threshold during the race.
c) The threshold is where the fun begins.
d) The threshold sang beautifully at the concert.
Answer: c) The threshold is where the fun begins.
4. Which idiom means to be about to start something?
a) Cross the threshold
b) On the threshold
c) End of the road
d) Out of the blue
Answer: b) On the threshold
5. What is the opposite of "threshold"?
a) Start
b) Conclusion
c) Opening
d) Entrance
Answer: b) Conclusion
