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Expire

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Meanings of Expire

Verb

  • To stop living or to die.
  • To become no longer valid or useful, like a ticket or card.
  • To breathe out air from your lungs.
  • To let out something slowly, like a smell or a little bit of air.
  • To end or finish something.

Explanation of the word: Expire

Expire means something is no longer good to use. Like when milk goes bad after a while.

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Translations for the word: Expire

hindi
समाप्त होना (samaapt hona)

samaapt hona

समाप्त (samaapt)

samaapt

खत्म (khatm)

khatm

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Expire

What does 'expire' mean?
The word 'expire' means to come to an end or to stop being valid. For example, when a food item is no longer safe to eat after a certain date, we say it has expired.
How do you pronounce 'expire'?
You pronounce 'expire' like this: eks-pahyer.
What is the origin of the word 'expire'?
The word 'expire' comes from the Latin word 'exspirare', which means 'to breathe out' or 'to die'. It has been used in English since the 14th century.
What is the meaning of 'expire' in Kannada?
The word 'expire' in Kannada is 'ಅವಧಿ ಮುಗಿಯುವುದು' (Avadhi Mugiyuvudu).