ripe
/ɹaɪp/
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
- 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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noun
- 1
The bank of a river.
verb
- 1
To search; to rummage.
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