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Definition: Meaning of, ripe in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / rʌɪp /

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ripe riper ripest
  1. ripe fruit or crops are fully grown and ready to eat
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  2. be ripe for something to be ready for a change to happen, especially when it should have happened sooner
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  3. the time is ripe (for something) used to say it is a very suitable time for something to happen, especially when it should have happened sooner
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  4. ripe old age if you live to a ripe old age, you are very old when you die
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  5. ripe old age used to show that you find it surprising or impressive that someone is doing something or has achieved something at a very young age - used humorously
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  6. ripe cheese has developed a strong taste and is ready to eat [=  mature]
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  7. especially British English a ripe smell is strong and unpleasant - used humorously
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ripe used in phrases

  • ripe olive (noun)
    1. olives picked ripe and cured in brine then dried or pickled or preserved canned or in oil
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