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- [rahyp]
- /raɪp/
- /raɪp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rahyp]
- /raɪp/
Definitions of ripe word
- abbreviation Technical meaning of RIPE Réseaux IP Européens 3
- adjective ripe having arrived at such a stage of growth or development as to be ready for reaping, gathering, eating, or use, as grain or fruit; completely matured. 1
- adjective ripe resembling such fruit, as in ruddiness and fullness: ripe, red lips. 1
- adjective ripe advanced to the point of being in the best condition for use, as cheese or beer. 1
- adjective ripe fully grown or developed, as animals when ready to be killed and used for food. 1
- adjective ripe arrived at the highest or a high point of development or excellence; mature. 1
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Origin of ripe
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English; Old English rīpe; cognate with Dutch rijp, German reif; akin to Old English ripan to reap
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Parts of speech for Ripe
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ripe popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
ripe usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ripe
adj ripe
- all set — prepared; ready
- all systems go — ready for action
- appetent — having an eager longing or desire
- at the ready — If you have something at the ready, you have it in a position where it can be quickly and easily used.
- crisp — Food that is crisp is pleasantly hard, or has a pleasantly hard surface.
noun ripe
- fruition — attainment of anything desired; realization; accomplishment: After years of hard work she finally brought her idea to full fruition.
- handiness — within easy reach; conveniently available; accessible: The aspirins are handy.
- idealism — the cherishing or pursuit of high or noble principles, purposes, goals, etc.
- idealisms — the cherishing or pursuit of high or noble principles, purposes, goals, etc.
- impeccability — faultless; flawless; irreproachable: impeccable manners.
verb ripe
adjective ripe
- adult — An adult is a mature, fully developed person. An adult has reached the age when they are legally responsible for their actions.
- consummate — You use consummate to describe someone who is extremely skilful.
- juicy — full of juice; succulent: a juicy pear.
- malodorous — having an unpleasant or offensive odor; smelling bad: a malodorous swamp.
- mature — complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms: a mature rose bush.
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