Definitions
- Referring to the end of a period of time, such as a lease, contract, or subscription. - Talking about the process of breathing out air from the lungs. - Describing the state of being no longer valid or usable, such as with food or medicine.
- Referring to the end of a period of time, such as a visa, warranty, or insurance policy. - Talking about the process of breathing out air from the lungs. - Describing the state of being no longer valid or usable, such as with food or medicine.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the end of a period of time.
- 2Both can be used to describe the state of something that is no longer valid or usable.
- 3Both can be used in the context of food or medicine.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Expiration is more commonly used in American English, while expiry is more commonly used in British English.
- 2Context: Expiration is often used in legal or business contexts, while expiry is often used in the context of documents or policies.
- 3Connotation: Expiration can have a negative connotation, implying that something has come to an end, while expiry is more neutral.
Remember this!
Expiration and expiry are synonyms that both refer to the end of a period of time or the state of something that is no longer valid or usable. However, expiration is more commonly used in American English and often used in legal or business contexts, while expiry is more commonly used in British English and often used in the context of documents or policies.
