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ripe

The correct spelling is ripe.

How to pronounce ripe

/ɹaɪp/
noun

IPA: /ɹaɪp/

Say it like: Rip-e

The correct spelling is ripe. A fruit or vegetable which has ripened. For example: "ripe apples"

Usage Examples

ripe apples

ripe cheese

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A fruit or vegetable which has ripened.
  2. 2.The bank of a river.

verb

  1. 1.To ripen or mature
  2. 2.To search; to rummage.

adjective

  1. 1.(of fruits, vegetables, seeds etc.) Ready for reaping or gathering; having attained perfection; mature
  2. 2.(of foods) Advanced to the state of fitness for use; mellow
  3. 3.Having attained its full development; mature; perfected
  4. 4.Maturated or suppurated; ready to discharge; -- said of sores, tumors, etc.
  5. 5.Ready for action or effect; prepared.

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