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The future tense form of 'overripen' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb overripen. Example: If not harvested in time, the fruit will overripen and spoil. (If not harvested in time, the fruit will overripen and spoil.)
Definition of “overripens”
- to become too ripe or overripe
- to ripen or become too mature beyond the desired stage
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Future Simple | overripen |
| Future Continuous | overripening |
| Future Perfect | overripened |
Example
If not stored properly, the fruit will overripen and spoil quickly.
Example
The bananas will overripen if left out in the heat.
Example
By this time tomorrow, the fruit will be overripening and need to be discarded.
Example
The melons will be overripening and should be eaten soon.
Example
By next week, the fruit will have overripened and should be thrown away.
Example
The peaches will have overripened and become too mushy to eat.
