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The present tense form of 'overripen' is overripens. Example: If left on the tree for too long, the fruit overripens and loses its flavor. (If left on the tree for too long, the fruit overripens and loses its flavor.)
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
| Present Simple | overripens |
| Present Continuous | is overripening |
| Present Perfect | has overripened |
Example
The fruit overripens if left on the tree for too long.
Example
The vegetables overripens if not harvested in time.
Example
The mango is overripening and will soon fall off the tree.
Example
The avocados are overripening and becoming too soft.
Example
The fruit has overripened due to the hot weather.
Example
The berries have overripened and are starting to shrivel.
overripens Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | overripen |
| Singular Second Person (You) | overripen |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | overripens |
| Plural (We/You/They) | overripen |
Example
I overripen the fruit before making jam.
Example
You overripen the tomatoes for sauce.
Example
He overripens the fruit for better flavor.
Example
She overripens the bananas for banana bread.
Example
It overripens quickly in warm weather.
Example
We overripen the fruit to make smoothies.
Example
You overripen the peaches for canning.
Example
They overripen the avocados for guacamole.
