Ripe Definition
ripe
adjective
- fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used; "ripe peaches"; "full-bodied mature wines"
- fully prepared or eager; "the colonists were ripe for revolution"
- most suitable or right for a particular purpose; "a good time to plant tomatoes"; "the right time to act"; "the time is ripe for great sociological changes"
- at the highest point of development especially in judgment or knowledge; "a ripe mind"
- far along in time; "a man of advanced age"; "advanced in years"; "a ripe old age"; "the ripe age of 90"
"Ripe" in song lyrics
See how ripe is used in real songs:
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"These young fellas picked fruit and they got a ripe"
Abstract Rude and Tribe Unique — Inside Your Eyes -
"We wanna pick the fruit, but the fruit ain't ripe"
Big Mike — World of Mind -
"The TC got til the fruit is ripe"
Kottonmouth Kings — Live to Day
Words that rhyme with ripe
Usage tips for "ripe"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "ripe" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for ripe to find words that pair well.