ripe

/ɹaɪp//ɹaɪp/
🔵 Intermediate

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Difficulty LevelIntermediate

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Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

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noun

1. A fruit or vegetable which has ripened.

verb

1. To ripen or mature

adjective

1. (of fruits, vegetables, seeds etc.) Ready for reaping or gathering; having attained perfection; mature

"ripe apples"

2. (of foods) Advanced to the state of fitness for use; mellow

"ripe cheese"

3. Having attained its full development; mature; perfected

Synonyms: consummate

4. Maturated or suppurated; ready to discharge; -- said of sores, tumors, etc.

5. Ready for action or effect; prepared.

6. Like ripened fruit in ruddiness and plumpness.

7. Intoxicated.

8. Of a conflict between parties, having developed to a stage where the conflict may be reviewed by a court of law.

9. Smelly: having a disagreeable odor.

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Antonyms

ripe

/ɹaɪp//ɹaɪp/
🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

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Simple pronunciation

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noun

1. The bank of a river.

ripe

/ɹaɪp//ɹaɪp/
🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables1

Simple pronunciation

Analysis:

  • Common vocabulary word
  • Simple pronunciation

verb

1. To search; to rummage.

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