What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
exhale
Example
Take a deep breath in and exhale slowly. [exhale: verb]
Example
She closed her eyes and exhaled deeply to calm herself down. [exhaled: past tense]
expire
Example
The patient expired peacefully in his sleep. [expire: verb]
Example
The warranty on this product will expire next month. [expire: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Exhale is more commonly used than expire in everyday language, especially in the context of breathing exercises or relaxation techniques. Expire is more commonly used in legal or contractual contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between exhale and expire?
Expire is more formal than exhale, as it is often used in legal or contractual language. Exhale is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
