Expires Meaning in English
word · lemma: expire
ɪkˈspaɪɝz
ik-SPY-urz
ɛkspˈaɪəz
ek-SPY-uhz
Definition
'Expires' means something comes to an end, usually after a set time, like food going bad or a document no longer being valid.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used for dates on food, documents, or licenses. Common phrases: 'expires on', 'expires at midnight'. Not used for people or plans. Don't confuse with 'inspire' or 'aspire'.
Spanish: vence - caducaPortuguese (BR): expira - vencePortuguese (PT): expira - terminaChinese (Simplified): 过期Chinese (Traditional): 過期Hindi: समाप्त होता हैArabic: تنتهي صلاحيتهBengali: মেয়াদ শেষ হয়Russian: истекаетJapanese: 有効期限が切れる - 期限が切れるVietnamese: hết hạnKorean: 만료된다Turkish: süresi dolmakUrdu: میعاد ختم ہوناIndonesian: kedaluwarsa - habis masa berlaku
Example Sentences
This milk expires tomorrow.
basic
My passport expires next year.
basic
The coupon expires at midnight.
basic
Don’t forget your driver’s license expires soon.
natural
Check the date before buying—it expires next month.
natural
My subscription expires in two weeks, so I need to renew it.
natural