Basic Details
Word: Expired
Part of Speech: Verb (past tense of "expire")
Meaning: To come to an end or to no longer be valid or usable.
Synonyms: Terminated, finished, concluded
Antonyms: Valid, active, ongoing
Idioms and Phrases
- Pass away: A gentle way to say someone has died. Example: "Grandma passed away last year, and we still miss her every day."
- Run out of time: When time is over and you cannot do anything more. Example: "I ran out of time to finish my project before the deadline."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The milk has expired, so we should not drink it.
Example 2: His subscription to the magazine expired last month, and he needs to renew it.
Example 3: The parking ticket expired, and now we have to pay a fine.
Fun Fact
The word "expire" comes from the Latin word "exspirare," meaning "to breathe out." It relates to the ending of something, such as a person’s final breath.
Famous Quote
"Life is too short to be serious all the time. So, if you can't laugh at yourself, call me... I'll laugh at you!" – Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "expired" mean?
a) To begin
b) To come to an end
c) To continue
d) To improve
Answer: b) To come to an end
2. Which of these is a synonym of "expired"?
a) Active
b) Finished
c) Beginning
d) Progressing
Answer: b) Finished
3. Which sentence uses "expired" correctly?
a) The chicken is expired; we should cook it now.
b) The ticket has expired, so we cannot use it anymore.
c) The meeting expired at 3 PM.
d) My friend will expire on Saturday.
Answer: b) The ticket has expired, so we cannot use it anymore.
4. Which idiom means to have run out of time?
a) Pass away
b) Run out of time
c) This too shall pass
d) A stitch in time saves nine
Answer: b) Run out of time
5. What is the opposite of "expired"?
a) Valid
b) Finished
c) Completed
d) Ended
Answer: a) Valid
