Synonyms for

Expires

Verb / ɪˈkspaɪɜ:z / Another word for expires — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Expires means to come to an end or to run out, especially when talking about a time limit or a contract.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

terminates ceases concludes lapses

Informal

runs out is up is over is done

Literary

fades wanes consigns

Antonyms

begins starts commences originates arises opens

Common collocations

  • date expires
  • passport expires
  • license expires
  • contract expires
  • offer expires
  • warranty expires
  • credit card expires

Word family

noun expiration
verb expire
adjective expiring

Usage note

Often used for things with a set end date, like contracts, food, or passes. Be careful not to confuse with 'inspire', which has a different meaning and pronunciation.

Example sentences

  1. My driver's license will expire next month.
  2. The food in the fridge expires today.
  3. The coupon expires at the end of the month.
  4. My gym membership expires in December.
  5. The warranty on my phone expired last week.

Quotes

  • Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing. - Abraham Lincoln
  • Time and tide wait for no man. - Geoffrey Chaucer
  • The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is. - C.S. Lewis

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