ripe
word
/ˈɹaɪp/
ryp
/ɹˈaɪp/
ryp
Definition
When a fruit or vegetable is ready to eat because it has developed fully. It can also be used figuratively to describe something or someone that is fully prepared or at the best stage for something to happen.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used with fruit, especially bananas, tomatoes, or berries. Figuratively: 'ripe for change' means a situation is ready for a decision or action. Don't confuse with 'overripe' (too mature, starting to spoil).
Spanish: maduroPortuguese (BR): maduroPortuguese (PT): maduroChinese (Simplified): 成熟的Chinese (Traditional): 成熟的Hindi: पका हुआArabic: ناضجBengali: পাকাRussian: спелыйJapanese: 熟したVietnamese: chínKorean: 익은Turkish: olgunUrdu: پکاIndonesian: matang
Example Sentences
The banana is finally ripe.
basic
Pick the tomatoes when they are ripe.
basic
These pears are not ripe yet.
basic
That mango smells so sweet—it's perfectly ripe.
natural
The time feels ripe for a new adventure.
natural
Wait until the idea is ripe before sharing it.
natural