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ripe
/ɹaɪp/
noun
A fruit or vegetable which has ripened.
verb
To ripen or mature
adjective
(of fruits, vegetables, seeds etc.) Ready for reaping or gathering; having attained perfection; mature
"ripe apples"
(of foods) Advanced to the state of fitness for use; mellow
"ripe cheese"
Having attained its full development; mature; perfected
Similar: consummate
Synonymsconsummate
Antonymsunripe
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