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expired

The correct spelling is expired.

How to pronounce expired

verb

Say it like: Exp-ire-d

The correct spelling is expired. To die. For example: "The patient expired in hospital."

Usage Examples

The patient expired in hospital.

My library card will expire next week.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To die.
  2. 2.To lapse and become invalid.
  3. 3.To exhale; to breathe out.
  4. 4.To give forth insensibly or gently, as a fluid or vapour; to emit in minute particles.
  5. 5.To bring to a close; to terminate.

adjective

  1. 1.That is no longer valid
  2. 2.That has been breathed out
  3. 3.Dead

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