How Do You Spell EXPIRE?

Pronunciation: [ɛkspˈa͡ɪ͡ə] (IPA)

The word "expire" is spelled with six letters and pronounced /ɪkˈspaɪə(r)/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by a stressed "s" sound, and ending with an "i" sound. The second syllable is pronounced with a long "a" sound and a silent "e" at the end. The spelling of "expire" is consistent with English spelling rules as there is no need for any additional letters or diacritical marks to represent the sounds in the word.

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EXPIRE Meaning and Definition

  1. To "expire" means to come to an end or cease to be valid, usually referring to the termination of a time frame or expiration date. It specifically describes the moment when something no longer has legal or official effect or loses its intended purpose.

    In the context of contracts, agreements, or licenses, "expire" signifies the end of the binding period or validity. For instance, when a lease agreement expires, it denotes that the agreed-upon time duration for occupying the rental property has concluded and the tenant must either renew the contract or vacate the premises. Similarly, many licenses, such as driver's licenses, have an expiration date and need to be renewed regularly to remain valid.

    Moreover, "expire" also relates to the termination of warranties or guarantees. When a product warranty expires, it means the defined period for free repairs or replacements has lapsed, and the consumer will be responsible for any subsequent damages or issues.

    Additionally, this term commonly refers to the ending of perishable items' usability, such as food or medicines. When food products expire, they are no longer safe for consumption due to potential spoilage or contamination. Similarly, expired medications may lose their effectiveness or even become harmful.

    Overall, "expire" encompasses the concept of something reaching the end of its designated timeframe, either due to legal requirements, time limitations, or loss of functionality.

  2. 1. To breathe out, to exhale. 2. To die.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. To breathe out; to exhale; to breathe the last; to die; to fail or be destroyed.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of EXPIRE

The word "expire" originated from the Latin word "expirare". "Ex-" means "out" or "away", and "spirare" means "to breathe". Therefore, the literal meaning of "expirare" is "to breathe out" or "to exhale". Over time, the term evolved to convey the idea of "the end of life" or "to breathe one's last breath". In English, "expire" originally referred specifically to someone's death, but it later expanded to encompass the general meaning of something coming to an end or reaching its expiration date.

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Conjugate verb Expire

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have expired
you would have expired
he/she/it would have expired
we would have expired
they would have expired
I would have expire
you would have expire
he/she/it would have expire
we would have expire
they would have expire

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been expiring
you would have been expiring
he/she/it would have been expiring
we would have been expiring
they would have been expiring

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would expire
you would expire
he/she/it would expire
we would expire
they would expire

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be expiring
you would be expiring
he/she/it would be expiring
we would be expiring
they would be expiring

FUTURE

I will expire
you will expire
he/she/it will expire
we will expire
they will expire

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be expiring
you will be expiring
he/she/it will be expiring
we will be expiring
they will be expiring

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have expired
you will have expired
he/she/it will have expired
we will have expired
they will have expired

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been expiring
you will have been expiring
he/she/it will have been expiring
we will have been expiring
they will have been expiring

IMPERATIVE

you expire
we let´s expire

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to expire

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was expiring
you were expiring
he/she/it was expiring
we were expiring
they were expiring

PAST PARTICIPLE

expired

PAST PERFECT

I had expired
you had expired
he/she/it had expired
we had expired
they had expired

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been expiring
you had been expiring
he/she/it had been expiring
we had been expiring
they had been expiring

PRESENT

I expire
you expire
he/she/it expires
we expire
they expire

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am expiring
you are expiring
he/she/it is expiring
we are expiring
they are expiring

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

expiring

PRESENT PERFECT

I have expired
you have expired
he/she/it has expired
we have expired
they have expired

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been expiring
you have been expiring
he/she/it has been expiring
we have been expiring
they have been expiring

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it expire

SIMPLE PAST

I expired
you expired
he/she/it expired
we expired
they expired

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