The difference between Expired and Lapsed

When used as adjectives, expired means that is no longer valid, whereas lapsed means .


check bellow for the other definitions of Expired and Lapsed

  1. Expired as a verb:

  1. Expired as an adjective:

    that is no longer valid

  2. Expired as an adjective:

    that has been breathed out

  3. Expired as an adjective:

    dead

  1. Lapsed as a verb:

  1. Lapsed as an adjective:

    ; having ceased or gone out of use.

  2. Lapsed as an adjective (of a person):

    Changed to a less valued condition or state; especially having lost one's religious faith.

  3. Lapsed as an adjective (jocular):

    By extension, having changed a (secular) belief or adherence.

  4. Lapsed as an adjective (archaic, of a legacy):

    Having passed from the original holder or authority; no longer claimed.

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