In this sentence, "expired" refers to the state of the milk being no longer fresh or safe to consume, typically because it has passed its sell-by or expiration date. It indicates that the milk is beyond the time frame in which it is expected to be good for use.
Benjamin made an awful face when he sniffed the milk in the jug. “This is definitely expired!” he exclaimed.
Which of the following describes the meaning of expired as it is used in this sentence?
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