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Meaning of ripe
The primary meaning of the word "ripe" is being fully developed or mature.
Etymology of ripe
The word "ripe" comes from Old English "rīpe", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "rīpiz", also meaning "ripe" or "mature".
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century, initially to describe the state of fruit or crops being ready to eat.
Over time, the word's meaning has expanded to include the maturity of people, skills, situations, and opportunities.
Synonyms
mature
ready
developed
grown
full-grown
adult
seasoned
matured
prime
advanced
evolved
refined
cultivated
bloomed
flourished
thrived
matured
ripened
perfected
completed
consummated
fulfilled
realized
actualized
actualised
actual
genuine
authentic
complete
entire
whole
intact
sound
healthy
robust
vigorous
lush
verdant
green
fresh
new
young
tender
raw
unripe
greenish
immature
undeveloped
Definitions
- (of fruit or crops) fully developed and ready to eat
- (of a person or skill) fully developed or mature
- (of a situation or opportunity) fully developed or ready to be taken advantage of
- (of a color or smell) strong and rich
Usage Examples
- The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.
- She's a ripe old age, but still going strong.
- The company is ripe for takeover, with its stock prices at an all-time low.
- The smell of ripe strawberries filled the air.
Antonyms
unripe
immature
green
raw
undeveloped
unfinished
incomplete
imperfect
unready
premature
early
young
tender
fresh
new
unseasoned
untested
inexperienced
amateurish
inadequate
insufficient