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expired

Pronunciation: [ɪkˈspaɪrd]

Word

Context: "status"

(adjective) When something is expired, it means that it is no longer valid or usable. For example, if your milk is expired, you shouldn't drink it because it's gone bad.

Example

The coupon is expired, so we can no longer use it for our purchase.

Example

The milk is fresh, not expired, so you can still drink it.

Example

Is the membership card expired, or can we still use it?

Context: "time"

(verb) To expire means to come to an end or to be no longer valid after a certain time. Like when the time for using a ticket runs out, that ticket has expired.

Example

The contract expired last month, so we need to renew it.

Example

The contract didn't expire; it is still valid for another year.

Example

When does the offer expire, and how long do we have to use it?

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