ripe

[raɪp]

ripe Definition

• 1. fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
• 2. having a strong flavor or odor
• 3. ready for action or use; fully prepared

Using ripe: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ripe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.

• Example

  The cheese has a ripe smell.

• Example

  She was ripe for a promotion.

• Example

  The situation is ripe for change.

• Example

  The fruit will be ripe in a few days.

ripe Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ripe

• mature
• ready
• developed
• prepared
• full-grown

Antonyms for ripe

• unripe
• immature
• green

Phrases with ripe

• ripe old age

  an advanced age, typically considered to be around 80 years or older

  Example

  She lived to the ripe old age of 95.

• ripe for the picking

  in a perfect condition to be taken advantage of or exploited

  Example

  The market is ripe for the picking with all the new customers.

• ripe time

  a suitable or opportune moment for doing something

  Example

  This is a ripe time for us to invest in the stock market.

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Summary: ripe in Brief

The term 'ripe' [raɪp] refers to something that is fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used. It can also describe a strong flavor or odor, or being ready for action or use. Examples include 'The bananas are ripe and ready to eat,' and 'She was ripe for a promotion.' Phrases like 'ripe old age' and 'ripe for the picking' extend its meaning to advanced age and taking advantage of opportunities.