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Meaning of expired
The primary meaning of the word "expired" is something that has come to an end or is no longer valid.
Etymology of expired
The word "expired" has its roots in the Latin words "ex" meaning "out" or "beyond" and "spirare" meaning "to breathe"
Historically, the word initially meant "to breathe out" or "to give up the ghost" and later evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to coming to an end or ceasing to be valid
Synonyms
lapsed
outdated
obsolete
stale
decayed
worn out
defunct
invalid
out of date
terminated
cancelled
annulled
void
rescinded
repealed
superseded
discontinued
ceased
stopped
finished
ended
deceased
dead
dormant
inactive
inert
stagnant
moribund
defunct
extinct
outmoded
antiquated
archaic
fossilized
outdated
outworn
superseded
exhausted
spent
effete
moribund
Definitions
- The definition of "expired" according to Oxford Languages is:
- + (of a period of time) having come to an end
- + (of a person) having died
- + (of a document, such as a passport) no longer valid
- + (of a substance) having lost its potency or effectiveness
Usage Examples
- The coupon has expired and can no longer be used
- * Her passport had expired, so she couldn't travel abroad
- * The medication had expired and was no longer effective
- * The company's license had expired, and they were no longer authorized to operate