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expires

The correct spelling is expires.

How to pronounce expires

verb

Say it like: Exp-ire-s

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

Usage Examples

The patient expired in hospital.

My library card will expire next week.

Definition

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.

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