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ripe
ripe
/ˈraɪp/
adjective
(
)
Fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
(
mature
,
ripe
)
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
Ripe peaches
ripe peaches
Full-bodied mature wines
full-bodied mature wines
(
)
Fully prepared or eager
(
ripe
)
fully prepared or eager
The colonists were ripe for revolution
the colonists were ripe for revolution
Far along in time
(
ripe
,
advanced
)
far along in time
A man of advanced age
a man of advanced age
Advanced in years
advanced in years
A ripe old age
a ripe old age
The ripe age of 90
the ripe age of 90
At the highest point of development especially in judgment or knowledge
(
ripe
)
at the highest point of development especially in judgment or knowledge
A ripe mind
a ripe mind
Most suitable or right for a particular purpose
(
right
,
ripe
,
good
)
most suitable or right for a particular purpose
A good time to plant tomatoes
a good time to plant tomatoes
The right time to act
the right time to act
The time is ripe for great sociological changes
the time is ripe for great sociological changes
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