doorstep

Meanings

• noun

  The threshold of a door, often serving as a place where people wait or gather before entering a building.

  - "He knocked on the door and waited at the doorstep for an answer."
  - "The snow piled up at the doorstep, making it difficult to enter the house."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with doorstep
step , heaping , keeping , stepping

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Variants

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doorstep , doorsteps , on her doorstep , on his doorstep , on its doorstep , on my doorstep , on one's doorstep , on our doorstep , on our doorsteps , on their doorstep , on their doorsteps , on your doorstep , on your doorsteps

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Etymology

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Old English dōrthrēpe, from dōr 'door' + thēofan 'threshold'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'doorstep' can also be used figuratively to refer to a place or situation where one is about to begin an action or experience.

2. In some cultures, it is considered good luck to knock three times on a doorstep before entering a new home.

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Related Concepts

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1. threshold: A level or point of entry or initiation. The doorstep is a physical threshold, while a metaphorical threshold can refer to a new beginning or a significant change.

2. porch: A covered area in front of a door or entrance, which can include a doorstep. A porch provides shelter from the elements and can serve as a social gathering place.

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Culture

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In literature, the doorstep is often used as a symbol of transition or a threshold between two worlds. In art, it can be depicted as a place of anticipation or a boundary between the private and public spheres.

How to Memorize "doorstep"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a door with a step in front of it. Visualize people waiting or gathering at this step before entering the building.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the doorstep with the idea of a new beginning or a threshold between two worlds.
   - Remember that the doorstep is the place where you wait before entering a building.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'doorstep' with 'door' and 'step'.
   - Use the phrase 'doorstep' to remember the meaning of 'threshold'.

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