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expired of
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "expired of" is not correct and not usable in written English.
It seems to be a misunderstanding of the correct expression, which typically involves "expired" in relation to items or substances that are no longer valid or usable. Example: "The milk has expired."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
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Alternative expressions(8)
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Exact Expressions
5 human-written examples
This act eventually expired of its own inanity.
News & Media
She claims that President Clinton "cut his professional ties" with me and supposedly thought about suing me, when the truth is that the term of our business deal simply expired of its own accord.
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In the bar they notice a painting of a nun & a priest from the 18th century who loved each other so much that when the priest died, the nun also "expired of love".
News & Media
Palliative care was provided and he expired of an acute pulmonary infection on day 81.
Science
In this case, if VI is equal to VE, VO2 is: {text{VO}}_{2} left( {{text{L}},{rm min}^{{ - 1}} } right) = left( {{text{VI}}*{text{FIO}}_{2} } right) - left( {{text{VE}}*{text{FeO}}_{2} } right) VI volume of air inspired per minute (l min−1)/VE volume of air expired per minute (l min−1), FiO2: Fraction inspired of O2/FeO2: fraction expired of O2.
Science
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Similar Expressions
54 human-written examples
Two expire of grief.
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In my family everyone seemed (or was doomed, perhaps) to expire of old age.
News & Media
Interestingly, there may be shifts in the value chain, partly enabled by expiring of existing patents on OLED materials.
Among them, nine patients (50.0%) expired because of the progression of their cancer or post-operative complications.
Science
These contracts will expire out-of-the-money and worthless unless shares rally above the $470 level.
News & Media
The measurement of RQ, however, requires analysis of expired gases by means of a metabolic cart.
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Avoid using the phrase "expired of". Instead, use more grammatically correct alternatives such as "expired due to" or "died from" when referring to a cause of death. For inanimate objects, simply state that something "expired" or "is no longer valid".
Common error
The preposition "of" typically indicates possession or origin, not cause. When indicating the reason for something expiring, use "due to" or "because of" instead. For instance, say "the contract expired due to lack of renewal" rather than "the contract expired of lack of renewal".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "expired of" functions as a prepositional phrase attempting to connect the verb "expired" with a cause or reason. However, as Ludwig AI indicates, it is generally considered grammatically incorrect in modern English.
Frequent in
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Formal & Business
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "expired of" might appear in various sources, it's generally considered grammatically incorrect. As confirmed by Ludwig AI, it's better to use alternatives like "died from" or "expired due to" to indicate the cause of death or expiration. When referring to objects or contracts, simply stating that something has ""expired"" is often sufficient. Avoid using "expired of" in formal writing to maintain grammatical correctness and clarity. Always opt for more precise and widely accepted phrases to ensure effective communication.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
expired due to
Corrects the original phrase by using 'due to' instead of 'of'.
was terminated due to
Indicates that something was officially ended because of something.
died from
Replaces 'expired' with a more common term for death.
passed away due to
A more formal way to express death as a result of something.
the term expired
Focuses on the expiration of a specific term or period.
ceased to be valid
Formal way of expressing that something is no longer valid or in effect.
reached its expiration date
Highlights the date when something is no longer valid.
became invalid
Emphasizes the state of being no longer valid.
lapsed
A concise way of saying something has expired or is no longer in effect.
came to an end because of
A more verbose alternative indicating a termination caused by something.
FAQs
How can I correctly use "expired" in a sentence?
What's a more appropriate phrase to use instead of "expired of"?
Instead of "expired of", consider using "died from" or "expired due to" to indicate the cause of expiration or death.
Is it grammatically correct to say someone "expired of" a disease?
No, it is not grammatically correct. A more appropriate way to phrase this is to say someone "died from" a disease or "succumbed to" a disease.
What's the difference between "expired of" and "expired due to"?
"Expired of" is generally considered incorrect. "Expired due to" is grammatically sound and indicates the reason something has expired. For example, "the contract expired due to lack of funds".
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Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
84%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested