Meaning of the word ripe in English

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ripe

US /raɪp/

UK /raɪp/

fully developed and ready to be eaten or used

Example:

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The bananas are perfectly ripe for eating.

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The tomatoes are ripe and ready for harvest.

Synonym:

mature developed ready

at a suitable or opportune time for a particular purpose or action

Example:

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The time is ripe for a change in leadership.

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The conditions are ripe for a new business venture.

Synonym:

opportune propitious favorable auspicious timely

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