ripe

Meanings

• adjective

  Ripe refers to a fruit or vegetable that has fully developed and is ready to be eaten.

  - "The banana is ripe and perfect for eating."
  - "The tomatoes in the garden are starting to ripen."

• adjective

  Ripe can also mean complete or fully developed in other contexts.

  - "The play was a ripe success."
  - "The situation had reached a ripe stage."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹaɪp/
   
   
   
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2. /ɹaɪp/
   
   
   
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3. /ɹaɪp/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

unripe

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Synonyms

consummate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ripe
tipe , hype , mype , stype

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Variants

List of all variants of ripe that leads to same result
ripe , ripely , ripeness , ripenesses , riper , ripest , ripe for abuse , ripe old age , ripe with

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Etymology

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The word 'ripe' comes from the Old English 'repan' which means 'to pluck' or 'to gather'. It is related to the Old High German 'ripan' and the Old Norse 'repa'.

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Trivia

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1. Ripe fruit is often more nutritious than unripe fruit.

2. The word 'ripe' is used as a verb to mean 'to become ripe' or 'to reach maturity'.

3. The smell of ripe bananas is caused by the release of ethylene gas.

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Related Concepts

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1. maturity: Ripe is related to the concept of maturity, as a ripe fruit or vegetable has reached its full development.

2. harvest: Ripe is also related to the concept of harvest, as ripe fruits and vegetables are often harvested and consumed.

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Culture

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Ripe fruit is often associated with sweetness, richness, and abundance. In literature, ripe fruit is used as a metaphor for the fullness and richness of life. In art, ripe fruit is often depicted as a symbol of sensuality and temptation.

How to Memorize "ripe"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'ripe', visualize a fruit tree with ripe, juicy fruits hanging from the branches.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ripe' with the idea of a fully developed fruit or vegetable.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Rich In Potassium, Energy, and Phosphorus' to remember the meaning of 'ripe'.

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