Expire

//ɪkˈspaɪə(ɹ)//

Word Type

Verb

The word "expire" can be used as a verb.

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Opposites (Antonyms)

Derived Terms

expirable expiree expiry unexpire

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

breathe change state discontinue respire suspire take a breath turn

Related Terms

expiration inspire respiration respire spirit

Related Terms

die exhale inspire invalid lapse respiration respire spirit

Similar Terms

break break down conk out die fail give out give way go go bad

Synonym Network

die exhale run out

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