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Synonyms & Antonyms of threshold
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the point at which something begins
- at the threshold of the new year, it's time to look back and make resolutions for the future
Synonyms for threshold
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Near Antonyms for threshold
- cessation,
- closing,
- closure,
- completion,
- finale,
- finish,
- period,
- stop,
- termination,
- windup
Antonyms for threshold
- close,
- conclusion,
- end,
- ending,
- omega
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The first known use of threshold was before the 12th century
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