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Meaning of the word overripe in English

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overripe

US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈraɪp/
UK /ˌoʊ.vɚˈraɪp/
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Adjective

1.

too ripe and starting to decay

Example:
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The bananas were overripe and mushy.
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She threw away the overripe tomatoes.
Synonym:
underripeunripe
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