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Threshold

usgb/ˈθreʃhəʊld/Volume
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Metaphorical Entry

Often used metaphorically to refer to the start of a new experience or phase.

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She's on the threshold of a brilliant career.
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Emotional Steps

Can carry emotional weight, suggesting a significant change or commitment.

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Crossing the threshold of marriage is a life-changing event.
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Entering New

Implies entering a place or situation different from the current one.

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With his first step, he crossed the threshold into adulthood.
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