Ripe

/raɪp/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Fully developed and ready to be harvested or eaten.

The peaches hanging from the tree are ripe and juicy.

At the stage of development when something is most suitable for use or action.

The time is ripe for reform in the education system.

Mature and ready for a particular purpose or event.

He is ripe for a promotion after years of hard work.

Middle English, from Old English 'rīpe,' meaning well matured or having reached full development.

ripe for

In a condition suitable for something to happen.

ripe old age

A term used to refer to a long life, usually when someone has lived a long time.

ripe with possibility

Full of potential or opportunities.

ripeness

The state of being ripe.

unripe

Not fully developed or matured.

overripe

Too mature, often to the point of deterioration.

Used to describe someone or something that is appealing or attractive.

That new restaurant is ripe; it's attracting a lot of attention.

Refers to an idea or opportunity that is ready to take advantage of.

That business venture is ripe for investment.